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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.
4 Feb 2022

Restoration of Scottish castles

Castle restoration is a popular topic, and something we are often asked about. However, is restoration the right word for the work we do?

Grass swishes in the wind in a large field, with mountains, hedgerows and one tall tree in the distance.
3 Feb 2022

Contesting Landscapes: creative interventions at Balmacara Estate

We are working with the artist Annalee Davis on the creative intervention ‘Contesting Landscapes of Distraction’ at Balmacara Estate, to explore the complex shared histories of the Scottish Highlands and Barbados.

Two statues stand in niches high up on the exterior of Falkland Palace.
3 Feb 2022

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.

A view inside the Hill House Box showing the walkways that rise beside and above the Hill House.
2 Feb 2022

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?

A close-up image of an embroidered Chinese-style lion on a silk panel. The lion is sewn in green, red and orange thread.
1 Feb 2022

Lions, peacocks and peonies

We’re celebrating Lunar New Year by taking a closer look at Newhailes’ 18th-century embroidered Chinese silks.

Books on shelves in Brodie Castle library
31 Jan 2022

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.

28 Jan 2022

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 bride and groom stand kissing on a lawn in front of a grand stately home. A fountain is just behind them. The wind is catching the bride's long veil, blowing it away from her.
26 Jan 2022

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.