Water feature is back working at Scots castle

A water feature first built in the late 19th century has been revived a Scottish castle, after a programme of conservation and repair work by the National Trust for Scotland. Designed in the shape of a compass, the fountain and pond are a key feature in Crathes Castle’s Fountain Gardens. Originally installed in the 1880s,…

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A vintage Glasgow Christmas at the Tenement House

Christmas comes to the National Trust for Scotland’s Tenement House in Glasgow’s Garnethill this weekend. The extraordinary property is closed for the winter but reopens for two days to show how Christmas was celebrated in the early 20th century, complete with traditional paper and fabric garlands, Christmas music and the parlour laid out for a…

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You can’t beat Drum for some festive fun

The National Trust for Scotland’s Drum Castle is gearing up for the festivities with its Christmas Festival this weekend. And it will feature a new take on its beloved Holly Fest. On Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 December, Drum Castle will be transformed for the festive season. Visitors can browse the Exclusively Highlands unique Christmas…

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Support for volunteers is a priority for the NTS

The National Trust for Scotland is celebrating after finding out it has retained its Investing in Volunteers accreditation. The conservation charity is sharing the news today, International Volunteers Day. Investing in Volunteers (IiV) is the national standard for volunteer management in the UK. The National Trust for Scotland has held the IiV accreditation since 2009…

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Ten places members of Clan MacMillan should visit

Scotland boasts a number of outstanding tourist attractions that appeal to many. There are also other sites that have a deeper meaning for those who are descended from the ancient clans, such as Clan MacMillan. Led by Gordon MacMillan, the Macmillans have a long and proud history, and here we present 10 sites that its…

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More protection wanted for Scottish landscapes

Scots want their scenic landscapes to be better protected. That’s the result of a survey commissioned by conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland, which reveals overwhelming support for greater measures to protect Scotland’s best scenery. The online survey of a sample of 1,229 people representative of Scotland’s population by age and gender was commissioned…

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Bloggers to visit locations of Robert the Bruce

Two of Scotland’s top bloggers will battle it out this weekend to visit as many film and real-life locations associated with Robert the Bruce in under 36 hours. They will undertake the challenge as VisitScotland celebrates the release of Outlaw King on Netflix. Neil Robertson and David Weinczok, who form part of social media collective,…

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The stories behind the most eerie haunts in Scotland

Halloween, the spookiest night of the year, is almost upon us. The night originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. The Celts believed that on the night, which marks the end of summer and start of winter, the boundary between the worlds of…

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Consider a donation if you’re a regular on the footpaths

The National Trust for Scotland is calling for help to help repair and protect the 440km of upland path it manages. With eight natural heritage sites under its care, including Ben Lawers, Glencoe, Goatfell, Craigower, Mar Lodge Estate, Torridon and Killiecrankie, the National Trust for Scotland plays a crucial role in protecting Scotland’s natural environment…

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Bid to root out invasive species from beauty spot

A Scottish spot of natural beauty is under threat from invasive plant life. Work has begun at Corrieshalloch Gorge near Ullapool, one of eight National Nature Reserves (NNRs) managed by the National Trust for Scotland, to remove Rhododendron ponticum and Japanese knotweed, which have spread in the ravine and downstream along the river Broom. The…

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