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Research reveals hidden meanings behind Christmas carol
New Christmas activities at Castle Fraser have been inspired by hidden meanings in the 12 Days of Christmas carol.
Scottish wedding traditions – drinking from the quaich
You might have spotted these simple-looking bowls at a traditional Scottish wedding. But what does it mean to drink from the quaich? And where did this ancient tradition begin?
Curtain goes up on Osgood Mackenzie
An exciting new play portraying the life and loves of Inverewe Garden’s colourful creator is coming to the National Trust for Scotland property.
Philip makes Culloden history again
15 years after the Culloden Visitor Centre opening, one of its stars has joined the Trust, helping others to connect with the battlefield’s history.
Love Scotland podcast – Season 6
Listen to the sixth season of the Trust’s podcast, which explores some of the stories behind our people and places.
Celebrating 200 years of the Burns Monument
We’re hosting celebration events for the 200th anniversary, including talks outlining future plans for developing the Monument’s garden.
Culloden Anniversary 2023
Each year people from across the world come together to commemorate the fallen, both on the Jacobite and Government sides.
A weaver named Willie
We take a look at the life of Willie Meikle, one of the last Scottish handloom weavers of his generation.
The invention of ‘childhood’
On World Book Day 2023, we take a look at the important role books played in defining childhood during the Edwardian era.