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Two young people jump in the air from a stone wall. Behind them is a crowd watching performers on a stage, which is in front of Newhailes House.
27 Apr 2023

Festhailes returns to Newhailes

Get your dancing shoes on for the return of Festhailes, the family-friendly music festival taking place at Newhailes on Saturday 13 May.

A view of Castle Fraser, seen with the courtyard in front. It is surrounded by parkland with tall trees dotted about.

Scottish castle holidays

Banish sleepless knights (!) and enjoy a relaxing stay in some of the National Trust for Scotland’s historic castles.

A clump of pink flowers

Spotter’s guide: Wildflowers

From lowlands to meadows across the country, brightly coloured wildflowers announce the arrival of spring at our properties. How many can you find in gardens and parks near you?

Somebody wearing a grey woollen jumper places a diamond ring over the fourth finger of someone else's right hand. A very calm loch is in the background.

Romantic places to propose in Scotland

The National Trust for Scotland is known for its stunning historic places and breathtaking landscapes, providing many romantic proposal spots throughout Scotland.

Doug Allan and Jackie Bird stand next to each other in a recording studio, smiling at the camera.

Love Scotland podcast – Season 5

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

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.

A bowl of mussels is displayed on a cafe table by the window. A small bottle of cider and a little finger bowl also stand on the table.

Recipe: mussels inspired by Culzean

Our Head Chef at Culzean, Scott Murdoch, has created a dish inspired by the land and sea of the country park.

Two cardboard bunnies made from sections of an egg carton stand on a blue table, next to an empty cardboard egg carton. The bunnies are filled with little eggs.

Egg-citing Easter crafts – using egg cartons

Looking for some crafts to keep the little ones busy this Easter? Here are some sustainable ideas using egg cartons!

A hot cross bun is served on a blue china plate. Beside it is the National Trust for Scotland logo in icing sugar. There is a scoop of ice cream on top of the bun, and a small jug of custard beside it on the plate.

Easter recipe – hot cross bun and butter pudding

Our Newhailes Head Chef Ivor shares his recipe to use up leftover hot cross buns this Easter at home.

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