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A red squirrel stands on a tree stump in a wood. Its long bushy tail hangs over the side of the stump. Its long whiskers and little claws on each paw can be clearly seen.
12 Mar 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Threave Garden & Estate

Threave’s wonderful garden and wider estate are a haven for wildlife all year round. The nature reserve is one of Scotland’s most biodiverse and includes a Special Protection Area for breeding waders and wintering wildfowl.

A man plants a bare-stemmed apple tree in a garden. There is a high red brick wall behind him.
11 Mar 2021

Replanting apple trees at the Hill House

Gardener Gavin Smith has been hard at work replanting the orchard in the top garden.

A smiling young woman stands on a narrow path outside a thatched cottage. It is a sunny day and she wears sunglasses.
10 Mar 2021

Cash boost for Heritage Lottery players

A National Trust for Scotland member in East Kilbride is celebrating after winning a £3,300 rollover prize in our Scottish Heritage Lottery.

A room in a whisky distillery showing 6 large copper stills.
10 Mar 2021

Still moving: use and reuse in whisky production

As part of the Pioneering Spirit whisky project we have been conducting desk-based studies of whisky-related artefacts in Trust collections and archive information on The Glenlivet old distillery site.

A view of the entrance to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum at the end of the day. An orange glow comes from the lit shop inside. The museum has a triangular wooden porch covering and drystone-effect walls. Parking spaces can be seen in the foreground.
9 Mar 2021

The Great Eight at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Caroline Smith, Operations Manager at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, tells us about some of her favourite things to look out for at the property.

A view looking along a deep, woodland gorge towards a waterfall. A suspension bridge spans the gorge above the waterfall.
8 Mar 2021

First look at Corrieshalloch plans

Find out how we plan to improve facilities at Corrieshalloch Gorge National Nature Reserve.

An old, metal, cage-like helmet structure is displayed against a plain grey background. It has a band that goes across the top of the head, a metal collar and a protruding part where the mouth would sit.
8 Mar 2021

Hold yer tongue

To mark International Women’s Day, we look at a scold’s bridle in our collection at Craigievar Castle, examining its original purpose and its enduring legacy.

A close-up of a skylark standing in a grassy field. It has pale, golden brown feathers with a cream tummy. It has a raised crest on top of its head.
5 Mar 2021

A battle for survival on Culloden Moor

This spring, there is a battle for survival taking place on Culloden Moor – not the story of the Jacobites this time, but our beautiful skylarks.

A wildflower border in a garden, with a lot of red poppies and other pink and blue flowers.
5 Mar 2021

New meadow planting is a sensory delight at Brodie Castle

Increasing the biodiversity of the Brodie estate, while adding colour and scent, is all part of the plan behind the ongoing meadow planting.