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A half open orange lily with brown speckles on the outer petals.
8 Jul 2024

Plant Journeys blog post #7 – Lily: a delicacy

Plant Journeys is a blog series, exploring East Asian plants in the garden of Broughton House.

A group of school children hold a drawing of Brodick Castle, while studying it and appearing to discuss what they see.
5 Jul 2024

Workforce for the Future project creates new trail at Brodick

A group of primary school children from Arran have created an inspiring indoor tour at Brodick Castle and a new interpretation trail in the surrounding country park.

Some bagged coffee beans are displayed on a shelf, alongside some cafetieres.
4 Jul 2024

Meet the Supplier: Nàdar Coffee

We’re delighted to take you behind the scenes of the development of our exclusive blend of coffee and celebrate the collaborative effort that brought it to life.

A woman facing a wall paints a stencil on the wall.
2 Jul 2024

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.

1 Jul 2024

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.

A range of fossils are displayed on a dark felt mat on a table in a museum.
26 Jun 2024

Step back in time and discover Scotland’s prehistoric past

The Trust will take visitors on a journey through time to explore the prehistoric history of the town where famous Scots geologist Hugh Miller was born. Join one of our new Fossil Walks this summer to follow in his footsteps.

Two young women stand chatting at an archaeological dig site, with the Torridon mountains in the background. Other people are working in a shallow pit behind them.
25 Jun 2024

Building local connections to unique places

We’re exploring new ways to engage with local communities through an exciting initiative.

A fountain is seen on a lawn in the foreground of a large blonde sandstone castle
21 Jun 2024

Exploring Culzean Castle

Our Digital Marketing Apprentice, Charlie Cumming, writes about her recent visit to Culzean Castle.

A woman with black hair and a black top stands in a glasshouse
21 Jun 2024

Meet the Makers: Jenni from Jenni Douglas Designs

The Trust has teamed up with five talented local makers to produce the Pink Castle collection of products in celebration of the re-opening of Craigievar Castle.