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An image of Culzean Castle taken at night from the beach. The sky is full of stars.

Scotland’s best dark sky stays

At the Trust, you can stay in holiday accommodation cared for by us that offer incredible stargazing opportunities.

A close-up of an oval portrait of the head and shoulders of Robert Burns. He is shown standing against a natural backdrop.
28 Mar 2025

Theatre production brings Burns to life

We are collaborating with theatremaker James Clements on a new theatrical production inspired by Robert Burns.

A person stands looking up at an old tree, with moss on some of its branches.
21 Mar 2025

Trust’s trees hold promise for the future

We are embarking on an ambitious project to record all the ancient, veteran and notable trees across our entire estate to secure the survival of these living relics.

A man and a woman sit at a table with microphones in front of them
21 Mar 2025

Love Scotland podcast – 2025 season

Welcome to the 2025 season of the Trust’s podcast, which shares some new stories about Scotland’s people and places.

A gold ring with an opal-like stone set in the front is displayed on a black mat. It has engraved sections around the band.
19 Mar 2025

Hugh Miller heirloom found on South African beach

A long-lost mourning ring is set to go on display at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage & Museum for the first time.

A group of people smile to camera at Dùn Coillich Community Land.
18 Mar 2025

Ben Lawers welcomes apprentices

The team at Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve have welcomed their first Rural Skills Modern Apprentices.

A man dressed in 18th-century costume holds up a pair of glasses on a stick and reads a small book held out in front of him. He wears a red riding jacket with a white cravat. He is sitting at a writing desk by a basement window.
11 Mar 2025

Edinburgh’s literati turn out for Trust’s new book shop

A host of Edinburgh’s literary talent turned out to celebrate the launch of a new second-hand book shop at the Georgian House.

A collage of images showing people recording plants
4 Mar 2025

The PLANTS project: 8 outcomes – the final blog

The PLANTS project celebrates three years of cataloguing Scotland’s historic gardens, laying a foundation for future stewardship and conservation efforts.

An old, white-walled townhouse with an unusual tower to the front and a grey slate roof. It has an old wooden front door. The photo is framed by tree branches just starting to come into bud.
3 Mar 2025

From Abertarff to America

We have recently discovered the story of Colonel John Stuart, who was born at Abertarff House and was a key British colonial figure in the 18th century.