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Two young children wearing Santa hats sit at a low table, with their backs to the camera. The child nearest the camera is painting.

Family Christmas crafts

Try our festive crafts for children and adults, including using items foraged from nature for eco-friendly Christmas tree decorations.

Bright red, pink and silver fireworks explode against the black night sky.

Guy Fawkes Night in Scotland

Everything you need to know about Guy Fawkes Night, from its history to the best places in Scotland to celebrate Bonfire Night.

A black and white dog playing among leaves on a green lawn.

Dog-friendly holiday accommodation in Scotland

Our dog-friendly holiday properties, set in the finest locations, are ideal for your next trip away with your four-legged friend and are sure to set their tail wagging.

A lady scoops out flesh from a pumpkin that has been carved with a spooky face.

Autumnal recipes

We’ve gathered a feast of autumnal recipes to welcome you back from a spooky tour of one of our castles or a walk on one of our trails.

Two smiling girls wearing raincoats stand side by side. In one hand each holds a large set of fallen leaves, which they've posed with above their heads like an umbrella.
13 Oct 2022

Get active this autumn

The evenings may be drawing in but don’t let that keep you indoors. There are adventures for all ages to be had across Scotland this season.

Large trees are lit up in blue, red and white light at night time.
6 Oct 2022

Brodie Illuminated 2022

Experience a different way of seeing Brodie Castle and the surrounding estate during a magical light show this November.

Lots of classic and vintage cars are parked on the lawn in front of Newhailes House. People are wandering around looking at them and talking to the car owners. There is a yellow BVAC pagoda in the background.
26 Sept 2022

Newhailes transformed into Carhailes

Get your motor running for Carhailes! The second annual festival for motoring enthusiasts and families was held on Sunday 28 August.

Apples! Cosy recipes for autumn

September is the beginning of apple harvest season in Scotland! Celebrate with one of our autumn-inspired apple recipes.

22 Sept 2022

Doors Open Days at Kippen Smiddy

At the end of August the National Trust for Scotland ran several Conservation in Action days for volunteers at Kippen Smiddy, to allow it to reopen to the general public for our Doors Open Days this month.

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