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A man wearing high-vis and a helmet with an eye mask uses a chainsaw to cut through the trunk of a fallen tree in a forest.

9 May 2025

A focus on the future at Leith Hall

At Leith Hall, we are focused on our plans to enhance our woodlands which are rich in nature.

Three women stand in a historical bedroom, their arms looped together. They stand in front of a curtained four-poster bed.

2 May 2025

Love Scotland podcast – 2025 season

Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, in this episode Jackie heads to Aberdeenshire to find out more about the ‘Haddo babies’.

A modern portrait of an older seated man, who is wearing a very large red cape.

29 Apr 2025

400th anniversary of the Baronetcy of Nova Scotia

2025 marks the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Baronets of Nova Scotia, an honour initiated by King James VI & I. We take a look at the Trust’s connections to this title.

Large vehicles help to clear a road of storm damage

25 Apr 2025

Your Gift in Action – spring 2025

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to care for, share and speak up for Scotland‘s heritage.

A view looking across a vast expanse of lawn to Mar Lodge on a bright sunny day. The trees are green and beginning to turn into their autumn colours in some places. Tall mountains can be seen in the background.

21 Apr 2025

Mar Lodge Annual Review 2024

Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve has published its Annual Review for 2024.

A large round stone cairn stands in the middle of a battlefield. Mountains and forests can be seen in the distance.

17 Apr 2025

Trusts join forces to explore Culloden’s complexities

We have teamed up with the National Trust to share insights into the complexity of the Battle of Culloden in a pair of podcasts.

A hand holding a fossil with a calm sea in the background

10 Apr 2025

Step into science at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace

Join the team at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage and Museum for a thrilling experience filled with family-friendly science activities.

A sepia image of a lady standing with her arms behind her back wearing a buttoned down dress.

9 Apr 2025

Stitching a living: dressmaking in late Victorian Glasgow

Uncover the history of Glasgow’s fashion and textile industries in the late 1900s through the fascinating Tenement House archive and the life of Mrs Toward.

Five schoolchildren dressed up and holding cardboard shields stand in the room of a castle

2 Apr 2025

Fyvie Castle inspires future heritage careers

A new initiative by the Trust is encouraging local school pupils to explore potential careers in heritage, drawing inspiration from the rich history of Fyvie Castle.