Celebrating the natural beauty of Glencoe

National Trust for Scotland president Neil Oliver has visited Glencoe to recognise the site as Scotland’s newest National Nature Reserve. Joined by local schoolchildren and the charity’s staff, he unveiled a plaque to celebrate Glencoe’s new status. Neil also met with Derek Alexander, head of archaeological services, to hear about finds that had been made…

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Do a 5K charity run and you can have so much fun

A seriously fun 5K is coming to a National Trust for Scotland castle next weekend. Gung-Ho! is a five kilometre run with a difference as racers take on, not just the clock and fellow competitors, but inflatable obstacles too. Taking place at Castle Fraser in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, on Saturday 1 September 2018, participants will run,…

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Floral tributes mark centenary of the Armistace

Gardens are blooming across Scotland  to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War centenary. Gardeners at National Trust for Scotland properties across the north east of Scotland have cultivated striking memorial displays of Armistice flowers to remember those who lost their lives. The Armistice installations have their own dedicated area in…

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Public digs find evidence of attack at Scots castle

A public dig has uncovered evidence of a 17th century attack at a Scottish castle. Over 400 members of the public took part in archaeological excavations at the National Trust for Scotland’s Crathes Castle and Castle Fraser, in Aberdeenshire, over the last two weekends. At both locations the work was supervised by the conservation charity’s…

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Natural inspiration for new exhibition of sculptures

A reknowned sculptor has created an impressive new work which has been inspired by a National Trust for Scotland property. Inspired by the shelterbelt at the NTS’s Inverewe Garden, Wester Ross, this is the focal point of a new exhibition in its Sawyer Gallery. The piece, The Shelter of Your Arms, was created by Ann…

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Two weekends of classic cars at Scottish castle

Car lovers are in for a treat at a National Trust for Scotland’s castle this weekend. A celebration of Jaguars is being held in Drum Castle’s grounds in Aberdeenshire this weekend, whilst it hosts its MG Classic Car Show next weekend. From the 1920s to the present day, MGs have been seen as the definition of…

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Jaguars will be prowling all over castle’s lawns

Car lovers from all over Scotland are expected to attend one of the region’s biggest car shows held at the National Trust for Scotland’s Drum Castle. On Sunday 29 July, Drum Castle will play host to a huge selection of some of the finest Jaguar vehicles owned in Britain – both old and new. Now…

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Explorers wanted to track wildlife in castle grounds

Wildlife watchers are being encouraged to head to an Aberdeenshire castle next week to count up the species at a bioblitz event. The National Trust for Scotland’s Drum Castle is holding the event on Friday, 20 July, and provides a chance for the public to help the conservation charity’s North East Ranger Service capture as…

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An ideal home for the whole family in Fife

A Fife property with an attractive harled exterior under a red pan-tiled roof is now for sale. 18 Burnside North in North Cupar, Fife, is presented for sale by Galbraith, and the well-presented accommodation is arranged over two floors. The ground floor comprises awell proportioned sitting room, modern kitchen, w/c and hall. Upstairs there are…

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Famous Scots painting returns to its homeland

One of Scotland’s most impressive paintings has returned home to Scotland after a spell in the Netherlands. The National Trust for Scotland’s Fyvie Castle after a successful stint at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam where it was viewed by almost a quarter of a million people. The life-size Pompeo Batoni portrait of Colonel William Gordon (1736-1816)…

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