Posts Tagged ‘National Trust for Scotland’
Enjoying the delights of our uninhabited islands
Engines roar up and we head out from Uig harbour on the Isle of Skye ready for what is billed as the ‘ultimate tour’ by operator Go To St Kilda, where I, along with six others, will attempt to disembark and camp on several of Scotland’s uninhabited islands. St Kilda is the UK’s only UNESCO…
Read MoreA passion for fashion sees new Mackintosh range launched
Scotland’s legendary artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh is being taken to New York as part of Tartan Week. Glasgow design studio Randak is launching its new brand Toshie Mackintosh, a collection of fabrics and wallpapers, inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s designs, during Scotland Week, which runs until April 12. The company has produced a full colour…
Read MoreStudent will follow in the footsteps
A young geography student and mountain bike enthusiast is set to follow in the footsteps of acclaimed Scottish naturalist Dick Balharry. They will travel abroad to further his studies, thanks to a new educational award from the National Trust for Scotland and the University of Highlands and Islands. Douglas Carchrie (19), from Perthshire, has secured…
Read MoreCelebrated Scots artwork is a Dutch of class
One of the National Trust for Scotland’s most-celebrated and well-known paintings is being displayed in Amsterdam. Normally resident at Fyvie Castle, Ellon, the life-size Pompeo Batoni portrait of Colonel William Gordon (1736-1816) – wearing the uniform of the 105th Regiment of Foot and Huntly Tartan – is currently on show at the Rijksmuseum, the Dutch…
Read MoreNew guide to Scotland’s castles and battlefields from disability access charity
A leading disabled access charity has launched a new guide to castles and battlefields around Scotland to mark St Andrew’s Day. The guide, compiled by disabled access charity Euan’s Guide is part-funded by the VisitScotland Growth Fund, with additional support from Historic Environment Scotland and is endorsed by the National Trust for Scotland. It reveals…
Read MoreAberdeenshire castle ready to get into the festive spirit
The National Trust for Scotland’s Fyvie Castle will be brimming with season’s greetings as it hosts a Christmas festival next weekend. Running from 1 to 3 December, Santa will be taking pride of place in the Billiards Room on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 December. All weekend long there will be carol singing, roaring fires…
Read MoreMar Lodge Estate celebrates status as largest national nature reserve on TV show
The Mar Lodge Estate will celebrate becoming the UK’s largest nature reserve this weekend. BBC Countryfile presenter Joe Crowley helps mark the National Trust for Scotland’s Mar Lodge Estate’s declaration as the newest and largest national nature reserve in the next episode, which will be transmitted on 26 November. Joe is joined by Trust staff,…
Read MoreA fantastic year for Scotland’s seabirds
The Outer Hebridean island Mingulay has had its best seabird season since 2000 according to new figures from the National Trust for Scotland. Scotland’s largest conservation charity has been monitoring seabird populations on Mingulay since it became responsible for the protection of the island. Summer 2017 has been a bumper year for razorbills and guillemots.…
Read MoreLots to do all over Scotland this Halloween weekend
Halloween’s coming, and Scottish Field’s Fiona Hendrie has rounded up some of the best events taking place across the country. So if you’re n the mood for a scare, check out these frightfully good Halloween activities on offer with something for every age: Wizarding Weekend Fun Run, Castle Fraser, Inverurie 28-29/10 www.nts.org.uk Don your…
Read MoreScots photographic legend’s American exploits still on show
An exhibition of a Glasgow photographer’s work charting the most famous people and events in America over the last 50 years is currently on show. Visitors have been flocking to the National Trust for Scotland’s Drum Castle in Aberdeenshire, thanks to an amazing exhibition by Harry Benson CBE, one of Scotland?s most celebrated photographers. Harry…
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