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A Staffa cliffside with the blue sea to the left. The famous hexagonal rock columns surround the entrance to a cave at the bottom of the cliff.
10 Oct 2024

Major project commences to upgrade Staffa’s landing jetty

A major repairs project has commenced on Staffa to upgrade the landing jetty and improve accessibility to a much-loved island.

An illustration of a geisha in a blue kimono with a dark blue and pink pattern stands in front of a mirror.
8 Oct 2024

Plant Journeys blog #13 – Kimono and kimono pattern books

Plant Journeys is a blog series, exploring East Asian plants in the garden of Broughton House.

A robin with an orangey-red chest and chunky tummy stands at the left of the photo, looking to the right.

Our winter places

Here’s a handy guide to which of our places are open this winter, so you can start planning some memorable days out.

A view of a wide Scottish glen, with snow-capped mountains that are partially covered on the lower slopes by thick pine forests.
3 Oct 2024

The wild transformation of Mar Lodge Estate

As we approach the National Lottery’s 30th birthday, our Conservation Manager at Mar Lodge Estate shares how their support has had a significant impact on Scottish wildlife.

A greylag goose splashing in water
2 Oct 2024

Ready to land

As winter migrants head to Scotland’s wetlands in search of food and better weather, we reveal the best Trust places to see them.

A variety of rowan leaves and flower heads are displayed against a dark mat.
27 Sept 2024

The PLANTS project: Sorbus

Niki Douglas from the PLANTS North team takes a look at the Sorbus tree family (including rowans and whitebeams) and shares her personal favourites.

A tall column shaped tower with a saltire flag flying high above it and a blue cloudy sky surrounding it
20 Sept 2024

Raising the flag at the House of the Binns

To celebrate 80 years since acquiring the House of the Binns, the Trust is hoisting a flag on the prominent Binns Tower.

Inverewe House and garden on a sunny day. A curved path runs round the outside of the lawn in front of the house. Wooden benches are positioned along the edge of the path.
20 Sept 2024

Inverewe House herbaceous border restoration

The team at Inverewe Garden have completed a project to restore the flower bed in front of Inverewe House.

Three girls sitting next to each other in a dark room look towards the camera as a film featuring a scene with mountains plays on a large screen behind them
17 Sept 2024

Five fun activities to enjoy with the kids at Glencoe and Glenfinnan

Discover tales of Jacobite history during the October holidays at these two beautiful and historic sites nestled in the Highlands.