Posts Tagged ‘National Trust for Scotland’
Edinburgh’s high society fashion icons brought back to life
They were the best dressed in town during the 1700s, but now the fashion of Edinburgh’s high society is being brought back to life. Portraits of these well-heeled figures from the Georgian New Town by Allan Ramsay have been brought together for the first time in an exhibition. The display at the Georgian House in…
Read MoreScotland’s ‘Cinderella Castle’ which inspired Walt Disney re-opened
It’s nicknamed ‘Scotland’s Cinderella Castle’ and is said to have inspired Walt Disney. But after being closed for nearly two years, Craigievar Castle has re-opened to the public. The 17th century Craigievar is one of the best-preserved examples of a tower house castle in Scotland, and it is believed Walt Disney based his designs of…
Read MoreCulloden Battlefield: Clan Chief’s shoe buckle among new discoveries
Archaeologists have unearthed fascinating new artefacts from the Culloden Battlefield – including a clan chief’s shoe buckle. Researchers working around a 60 square-metre area close to what was the Government frontline at the 1746 battle uncovered incredible finds, including a variety of musket balls and grapeshot. A broken copper alloy buckle was also uncovered, which is…
Read MoreBrodick Castle: Evidence unearthed showing castle was protected by a 17th-century drawbridge
It was once a seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, and has seen many battles in its 800 year history. But now evidence has been unearthed showing Brodick Castle, on the Isle of Arran, was protected by an early 17th-century drawbridge. Archaeologists discovered vertical slots above the entrance to Brodick Castle’s battery which are thought…
Read MorePropeller thought to be from WWII plane discovered in Isle of Arran peat bog
A propeller thought to be from a WWII plane has been found buried in a peat bog on the Isle of Arran. The blades are believed to be from a B17 Flying Fortress or a B24 Liberator, and were found wrapped in potato sacks during peatland restoration work at Coire a’Bhradain. A contractor initially feared…
Read MoreLife with The National Trust for Scotland: ‘I travel all over Scotland as a plant detective’
Inventory Officer on the PLANTS (Plant Listing at the National Trust for Scotland) project, Charlotte Bottone talks about surveying thousands of Scotland’s plants and what you can do in your own garden to help often forgotten about species. I normally get to work between 8 and 8.30am. I start the day by planning which area…
Read MoreRare rhododendron planted before WW1 discovered in Argyll garden
A rare rhododendron planted before WW1 has been discovered at a coastal garden in Argyll – and is thought to be one of the largest in the UK. The Rhododendron arboretum subsp. Zeylanicum was found at Arduaine, a 20-acre coastal garden in Argyll overlooking the Sound of Jura. The garden was created in 1898 by tea…
Read MoreNational Trust for Scotland podcast with Jackie Bird returns
The National Trust for Scotland’s podcast, Love Scotland, has returned for a seventh season. Hosted by journalist and broadcaster Jackie Bird, the new season is packed with fascinating stories of the country’s rich history. With a new episode released every Friday until 15 December, Jackie has the opportunity to meet with experts, historians, authors, and…
Read MoreRare job on one of UK’s most remote inhabited islands comes up
A rare job opportunity on one of the UK’s most remote inhabited islands has come up – and it sounds like the perfect opportunity for someone looking to get away from it all. The position is for a deckhand on Fair Isle – located 24 miles from the Shetland mainland in Scotland. The job aboard…
Read MoreRare apples dating back to the Romans are still growing in the Scottish Borders
Gardeners have uncovered a rare apple variety dating back to the Romans which is still growing in the Scottish Borders. The discovery was made by National Trust for Scotland experts as they catalogued more than 300 different apple varieties across its gardens. Gardeners are working to restore Scottish orchards and keep alive the heritage gardening…
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