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A view of the exterior of Haddo House, with the lawn in the foreground. A picnic is laid out on a tartan rug.
19 Aug 2024

Ask for their hand at Haddo

Haddo House in Aberdeenshire has launched an exciting new marriage proposal package, setting the scene for your happy life together.

An orchestra conductor during a performance. He has blonde hair and is wearing a black tuxedo.
16 Aug 2024

Highly acclaimed pianist Janusz Piotrowicz at Brodie Castle

We are delighted that esteemed pianist Janusz Piotrowicz will be giving a classical recital to entertain visitors at Brodie Castle this August.

A smartphone rests in a carved notch on top of a wooden post. The screen shows a photo of Brodie Castle, with the real castle standing at the far end of the drive in the background.
2 Aug 2024

New photo trail and orienteering courses at Brodie Castle

We’ve launched a free photo trail and two orienteering courses at Brodie Castle to encourage visitors to explore the wider estate and capture the beauty of the surrounding landscape. 

A bee perches on a purple, thistle-like flower head.
19 Jun 2024

Five senses of summer

As the summer sun graces us with its warmth, the air is alive with the gentle hum of bees, the vibrant dance of butterflies and the sweet scent of blooming flowers.

A bride and groom stand on the steps in front of Hill of Tarvit Mansion, embracing. Behind them is purple wisteria, in full bloom.

Love blossoming at Hill of Tarvit

Alice and Dougie celebrated their wedding at Hill of Tarvit, creating a joyful day filled with personal touches and treasured memories.

A woman holds an unframed portrait of a Georgian woman by Allan Ramsay. She is wearing purple nitrile gloves, and is standing in a Georgian drawing room by a piano.
7 Jun 2024

New Ramsay exhibition arrives at the Georgian House

Our new Ramsay and Edinburgh Fashion exhibition opens with a flourish on 7 June and runs until 24 November 2024.

A bride and groom stand on a road with autumn trees either side. The man holds the lady in his arms, and they are laughing.

Shared love stories: Ife and Paul at Mar Lodge Estate

Ife and Paul share why they chose to hold their wedding reception at the breathtaking Mar Lodge Estate.

Two men walk along a fairway on a golf course, with Hill of Tarvit Mansion in the background. The younger man carries a canvas pencil golf bag over one shoulder. The older man is pointing to something in the distance.
28 May 2024

Father’s Day green gift guide

For a gift that gives more this Father’s Day, look no further than our green gift guide – it has something for every kind of dad!

The walled garden at Fyvie, with beans growing around pyramid-shaped canes in the foreground. More fruit trees are trained against the stone wall behind. A white patio chair sits beside a large terracotta planter in a gravel area.
7 May 2024

Trust gardeners’ tips for growing your own veg

We bring you seven easy tips for vegetable patch success, fresh from two of the National Trust for Scotland’s remarkable kitchen gardens.