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Red flags stand in a line on a moorland. Heavy grey clouds hang in the sky.
11 Apr 2022

War Stories of Culloden: a series of short talks

Enjoy nine short talks from experts about the Battle of Culloden and its effects on Scotland’s social history.

A view of the exterior of Crathes Castle, showing the elevation with a clock high on the tower. A flag flies from the castle roof. Tall trees with red and orange leaves stand either side of the lawn.
24 Mar 2022

A Tale of Two Tower Houses: Crathes Castle

2022 is Scotland’s Year of Stories! In our 3-part series, discover the stories of two historical Scottish tower houses situated just a few miles from one another, Drum Castle and Crathes Castle.

A long line of people snake along a footpath across Culloden Moor towards a large stone cairn in the distance. Many are carrying flags.
22 Mar 2022

Culloden Commemoration 2022

Our annual commemoration of the Battle of Culloden will explore the impact of civil war on people and communities.

18 Mar 2022

Inverewe – Osgood Mackenzie’s ‘Impossible Garden’

In recognition of the centenary of the death of Osgood Mackenzie, founder of Inverewe Garden, we tell his story.

A view of Drum Castle on a sunny day, with bright blue sky behind. The ancient, square stone tower is to the left, with the Jacobean section to the right. Tall trees can be seen behind the castle.
17 Mar 2022

A Tale of Two Tower Houses: Drum Castle

2022 is Scotland’s Year of Stories! In our 3-part series, discover the stories of two historical Scottish tower houses situated just a few miles from one another, Drum Castle and Crathes Castle.

11 Mar 2022

700-year-old Robert the Bruce letter on show at Brodie

A rare original letter written in 1312 by the King of Scots, Robert the Bruce, has gone on display at Brodie Castle after undergoing conservation work.

10 Mar 2022

A Tale of Two Tower Houses

2022 is Scotland’s Year of Stories! In our 3-part series, discover the stories of two historical Scottish tower houses situated just a few miles from one another, Drum Castle and Crathes Castle.

A blue and white box of Southalls compressed sanitary towel with two safety pins. The strapline reads 'invaluable to ladies travelling'.
4 Mar 2022

‘Problems of intimate importance’

Sanitary products are part of everyday life for people who menstruate, but these often remain unseen and unspoken of in historical houses. This is not the case at the Tenement House.

The Hill House building is completely enclosed by an enormous chainmail box. Trees and a garden hedge stand in the foreground.
2 Mar 2022

Hill House: options for the future

How will the National Trust for Scotland proceed with the conservation of this unique building?