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The PLANTS project: Leith Hall’s Rock Garden
After spending time in the inspirational rock garden at Leith Hall, Valeria Soddu, Inventory Officer for the North PLANTS Team, shares some of the plants she discovered and their history.
Launch of our annual Footpath Fund appeal
We’ve launched our annual Footpath Fund appeal to raise funds to support the maintenance and repair of more than 300 miles of paths.
Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion: A case for costume
In the fourth in a series of articles inspired by the Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion exhibition, Regional Curator Vikki Duncan explores how we showcase costume spanning three centuries at House of Dun.
Skills from the past are vital for the future
The recently launched Historic Environment Skills Investment Plan (SIP) focuses on more than just the usual skills shortages. It highlights the diverse range of requirements for preserving our historic environment.
The PLANTS project: Year Two findings
As year two of the Trust‘s PLANTS project draws to a close, Project Manager Colin McDowall shares three exciting discoveries from across our gardens.
Curating Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion
In the third in our series of articles on the 2024 Ramsay exhibition, Curator Antonia Laurence Allen gives us a behind-the-scenes tour.
Meet the Makers: Sandra Colamartino from Quirky Chocolate
We speak to Sandra from Quirky Chocolate, who has created a delicious pink chocolate bar to celebrate the reopening of Craigievar Castle.
Building local connections to unique places
We’re exploring new ways to engage with local communities through an exciting initiative.
The PLANTS project: National Plant Collections
We take a look at the 17 National Plant Collections held within the National Trust for Scotland and highlight our quest to care for these plants for future generations.