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An orchestra conductor during a performance. He has blonde hair and is wearing a black tuxedo.
16 Aug 2024

Highly acclaimed pianist Janusz Piotrowicz at Brodie Castle

We are delighted that esteemed pianist Janusz Piotrowicz will be giving a classical recital to entertain visitors at Brodie Castle this August.

A photo of a garden on a summer's day with a blue cloudy sky and lots of trees and flowers in full bloom. A glasshouse sits at the bottom of the garden.
13 Aug 2024

The PLANTS project: roses at Malleny Garden

Roses bring a lot of colour to your garden in the summer. Here, the PLANTS project inventory team pick a few favourites from Malleny Garden. 

The small church building on St Kilda, surrounded by scaffolding.
13 Aug 2024

Braving the elements to protect St Kilda kirk

National Trust for Scotland staff and contractors have braved the elements during work on a major project to conserve the St Kilda kirk before its 200th anniversary.

A single storey white painted cottage stands at the top of a stone pier, surrounded by a drystane wall. Bags of building materials are neatly stacked in front of the wall. Ministry of Defence buildings can be seen in the background, against the hillside.
8 Aug 2024

From the edge of the world 2024 – part 2

Our St Kilda ranger shares an update on the highs and lows of the 2024 season so far.

A man and a woman sit on a grassy cliff facing the camera. Both have large rucksacks next to them. The woman on the left leans back on her hands; the man on the right has two thumbs up! Both are relaxed and smiling.
8 Aug 2024

Concern over slow start to seabird breeding season

Seabird experts at the Trust have raised concerns after observing a slow start to the seabird breeding season as well as a reduction in nesting activity for key species such as fulmars, guillemots and shags.

8 Aug 2024

Plant Journeys blog post #10 – Maple: a feast of colour

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

A view of the grand Georgian exterior of Haddo House seen from across the large lawn.
8 Aug 2024

Why we love Haddo House

Experience some of the famous Haddo magic and hospitality as we find out what makes this house so special.

A bride and groom stand in a rose garden, which is in full bloom. Crathes Castle is in the background. The bride wears a long white dress with a tartan shawl; the groom is in a matching kilt. The bride holds a bouquet of red roses and ivy.
8 Aug 2024

Eric & Carol’s Crathes Rose Garden Elopement

Find out about a blooming gorgeous elopement at Crathes Castle, with a special clan connection to the Burnetts.

Green stems of bamboo
8 Aug 2024

Plant Journeys blog post #9 – Bamboo: a symbol of integrity

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

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