Posts Tagged ‘National Trust for Scotland’
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)…
Read MoreNTS holding several events to mark the summer solstice
The National Trust for Scotland is marking the longest day of the year (Thursday 21 June) by putting on a series of special events at its properties across the country. From Threave Garden in Dumfries and Galloway to Glencoe in the Highlands, the Trust has organised 13 unique events which will help inspire the country…
Read MoreA productive farm hits the property market
A productive and compact livestock farm on the banks of Loch Tay is currently available for purchase. Galbraith is handling the sale of Rynachulaig Farm in Stirlingshire, situated in an elevated position with outstanding views over the loch and surrounding hills. The farm includes 36 hectares (91.38 acres) in all of productive hill ground and…
Read MoreAnger at plans for development near Culloden Moor
Objections are growing over a proposed development at TreeTop Stables, in Faebuie, near Culloden Moor. The latest objection was made by the National Trust for Scotland in the light of conservation zone status being applied by Highland Council to the wider historic battlefield of Culloden, although only the ‘core’ part of the site is in…
Read MoreFirst Scottish show for influential 70s designer
Renowned artist and textile guru, Maria Cayden is coming to Scotland for the first time. She will display her fashion exhibition, entitled Dressing up Drum, which will be staged at Drum Castle in Aberdeenshire. The fashion extravaganza will feature over 30 items of clothing from Clayden’s international collections as well as showcasing the artist’s textile…
Read MorePhotographic legend Harry’s work goes on show
An exhibition celebrating the work of one of the world’s best-known photographers begins this weekend at the National Trust for Scotland’s Pollok House in Glasgow. Images by Glasgow-born photojournalist, Harry Benson CBE, will go on display from Saturday 19 May8, featuring some of his most iconic photographs of world history and rarely-seen shots of his…
Read MoreBid to restore Scottish peatland to good health
The National Trust for Scotland has given its support to the first UK Peatland Strategy. As Scotland’s largest conservation organisation and one of its biggest landowners the Trust for Scotland is doing its part to conserve Scotland’s peatlands. It has helped to develop the UK’s first Peatland Strategy which sets an ambition to have 2…
Read MoreEnjoying 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…
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