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Conserving 500-year-old statues at Falkland Palace
Join our team for a glimpse into the work being undertaken to conserve some important statues at Falkland Palace.
The Hill House: what we’ve learned since the Box went up
We placed the Hill House in a protective box to shelter it from the elements. What have we learned since then?
Lions, peacocks and peonies
We’re celebrating Lunar New Year by taking a closer look at Newhailes’ 18th-century embroidered Chinese silks.
Scottish storytelling traditions
2022 is Scotland’s Year of Stories! Learn more about some of Scotland’s most famous storytellers and enjoy some of the best Scottish folktales.
Meet the Maker: Burgess Hay from Burgess Bagpipes
The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland, by selling their products in our physical and online shops.
The problem with Rhododendron ponticum
In 2020 the Trust began a nationwide project, Project Wipeout, which aimed to free our natural environment of invasive plant species. One of the plant species targeted by the project is Rhododendron ponticum. Find out why.
A unique wedding at Haddo House
Find out more about Leanne and Dave’s very special wedding day, where even their four-legged guest received the red carpet treatment.
Conservation in action at Haddo House
In 2022 we’re hoping to work with a team of specialists to undertake a conservation project that will bring the fountain back to its former glory as the centrepiece of the terrace garden.
Crathes Garden blog #9: American giants and English oaks
In the latest instalment of her blog series, our expert garden guide takes a look at some of Crathes’ oldest and largest trees.