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An illustration on yellow paper of a man riding an elephant.
20 Dec 2023

Ivory exhibition at Brodie Castle

An exhibition at Brodie Castle will explore historic and contemporary issues around the subject of ivory trade.

A composite image made up of two photos side by side. On the left is a smiling young man with a beard. He is standing on a cliff edge and is holding a pair of binoculars. A rocky beach is far below him. On the right is a photo of a fluffy white seal pup lying on some rocks.
15 Dec 2023

Love Scotland podcast – Season 7

Listen to the seventh season of the Trust’s podcast, which explores some thrilling stories about Scotland’s people and places.

The Castle Fraser library with a green Christmas tree at its centre, decorated with small handcrafted stockings stitched with names, and red and gold ornaments.
1 Dec 2023

Research reveals hidden meanings behind Christmas carol

New Christmas activities at Castle Fraser have been inspired by hidden meanings in the 12 Days of Christmas carol.

17 Nov 2023

Scottish wedding traditions – drinking from the quaich

You might have spotted these simple-looking bowls at a traditional Scottish wedding. But what does it mean to drink from the quaich? And where did this ancient tradition begin?

Three people stand outside a white-walled cafe, which has a stencilled decoration saying: Come tickle your tastebuds. Two tall men, both wearing glasses, stand either side of a shorter woman. All are smiling at the camera.
10 Oct 2023

Curtain goes up on Osgood Mackenzie

An exciting new play portraying the life and loves of Inverewe Garden’s colourful creator is coming to the National Trust for Scotland property.

28 Sept 2023

Philip makes Culloden history again

15 years after the Culloden Visitor Centre opening, one of its stars has joined the Trust, helping others to connect with the battlefield’s history.

A lady stands in the 17th-century bedchamber at Gladstone's Land, solemnly looking at a portrait on the wall.
4 Aug 2023

Love Scotland podcast – Season 6

Listen to the sixth season of the Trust’s podcast, which explores some of the stories behind our people and places.

29 Jun 2023

Celebrating 200 years of the Burns Monument

We’re hosting celebration events for the 200th anniversary, including talks outlining future plans for developing the Monument’s garden.

A couple stand on Culloden Battlefield beneath a tall flagpole from which flies a red flag. Woodland can be seen at the side of the field.
30 Mar 2023

Culloden Anniversary 2023

Each year people from across the world come together to commemorate the fallen, both on the Jacobite and Government sides.