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6 Jan 2022

A slice of food history at the Hill House

Explore the meals and menus of the Blackie family, who moved into the Hill House at the most interesting and rapidly changing period in British food history.

A large conifer tree has fallen in a woodland, lying across the ground. A person in a high-vis jacket stands near the tree and looks tiny in comparison.
23 Dec 2021

A guide to walks during the festive period at our North-East places

Our North-East ranger shares an overview of which trails at Trust places have re-opened following the recent storms, and which ones we ask you to avoid.

The sun sets over a loch, centred in a narrowing glen. Silhouetted against the sunset is a tall, thin column with a statue on top. A sign reading Glenfinnan stands in the field in the foreground.
17 Dec 2021

Facing Our Past

For many years, the Trust has uncovered and shared the stories of the people behind our properties. Researching this is important work for us to undertake, in order to better look after, understand and explain the heritage in our care.

16 Dec 2021

What mushrooms do in the winter

Join Trust ranger Roddy for a look into what mushrooms do at our places in winter – and discover this strangely festive-looking fungus!

16 Dec 2021

New willow sculptures at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Have a look at the impressive new willow sculptures which were recently installed near Burns Cottage in Alloway.

A close-up view of a wreath hanging on a white door with glass panes. The wreath is made mostly from evergreen foliage, as well as some cones and berries.
16 Dec 2021

Crathes Garden blog #8: homage to trees

Join our expert garden guide for a look at the devastating impact of Storm Arwen on the garden and estate at Crathes Castle.

15 Dec 2021

Get active this winter

From family walks to some of Scotland’s most challenging mountaineering routes, we’ve plenty of options to get you out and about over the chilly months.

A mostly brown butterfly, with white spots around the edge of its wings, rests with its wings wide open on some bright green leaves.
15 Dec 2021

Recording ‘new’ species at Mar Lodge Estate NNR

A slave-making ant, a microscopic fungus and species affected by climate change are among the most recent additions to the Mar Lodge Estate species list.

14 Dec 2021

Archaeological research in the Highlands

A recent review of the Trust’s archaeological work in the Highlands has revealed a wealth of discoveries.