‘New layer to the storytelling at Craigievar Castle’ as defensive wall plan approved
Historic defences encircling Craigievar Castle are to become an integral part of the visitor experience.
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Key-card system planned for centuries old walled garden
An eye-catching gatehouse could be built on an Aberdeenshire estate - to ensure visitors are paying to get into the gardens.
EXCLUSIVE: Plans for striking viewing tower at Inverewe Gardens put on hold due to rising costs
Plans for a viewing tower at the world-famous Inverewe Gardens have been grounded by rocketing costs.
Drum Castle to host artisan Christmas market
Drum Castle will be transformed into a winter wonderland this December, with an artisan Christmas market and festive activities.
Antique Robert the Bruce letter could soon be back on display
An ancient letter written by Robert the Bruce could soon be on display to the public.
‘El Greco’ portrait mystery solved by experts
Art experts have established that a painting once exhibited in the Louvre is not by renowned artist El Greco as previously thought.
Rare willows on the road to recovery on Aberdeenshire estate
An Aberdeenshire estate could hold the key to the survival of increasingly scarce tree species.
Proposal to impose 40mph speed limit on north-east road near historic castle
Speed limits on a north-east road may be significantly reduced in an effort to improve safety at two junctions.
Interactive map: North-east castles and their spooky stories
From grey and green ladies to corpses hidden in walls, you can follow a trail of hauntings and terrifying tales through the castles and grand houses of the Aberdeenshire and Moray.
Volunteers build new wall at Culloden Battlefield
Volunteers from as far afield as Australia have created a new feature at the entrance of Culloden Battlefield.
Antiques expert Paul Laidlaw is on his way to Fyvie Castle this month
One of the antique world's most renowned figures, Paul Laidlaw, is taking part in a special event at Fyvie Castle later this month.
Tipping point: Row over Glencoe cash comes to a head
A furious row has broken out between staff and management at the iconic Glencoe Visitor Centre - over who gets the tips.
Crathes Castle half marathon runners asked to join the race to cut plastic
Runners taking part in a half marathon at Crathes Castle are being encouraged to do their bit for the environment.
Culloden plant life comes under the microscope
It may be more famed as the scene of a bloody battle, but a group of students are studying the historic uses of the plant life found at Culloden.
NTS claims proposal for fish farm off Canna ‘is probably the worst location that could have been chosen’
A proposal to install the largest fish farm cages in the UK off Canna "is probably the worst location that could have been chosen," according to the charity which owns the tiny isle.
Haddo Madonna painting unlikely to be by Raphael, experts say
Art experts have concluded that a painting in a stately home’s collection which was thought to be by Raphael is unlikely to be the work of the Renaissance master.
Record bat numbers found at Haddo House
A record number of bats have been recorded at a historic Aberdeenshire mansion.
Anyone for Quidditch?
The National Trust for Scotland will bring a touch of Hogwarts magic to Crathes Castle on Sunday.
Inverewe Gardens takes in new resident as work to cover blank walls begins
The stunning Inverewe Gardens welcomes a new visitor for the next six weeks who is planning to radically overhaul the blank walls of its gallery.
Walkway into island cave to stay shut amid safety worries
A walkway into one of Scotland's most iconic caves remains closed for a second year amid safety fears.
Row erupts as historian slams ‘arrogance’ of National Trust for Scotland over lost villages project
A historian has hit out at the "arrogance" of the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) accusing the organisation of "misleading" the public over its proposed £300,000 lost villages project.
New project to uncover the forgotten villages of Glencoe lost to the Highland Clearances
Archaeologists are to excavate three forgotten villages of Glencoe whose structures have long disappeared beneath a blanket of grass and heather.
Plans for small cafe at Abertarff House lodged by the National Trust for Scotland
A conservation charity has outlined plans to install a café in a centuries-old townhouse at the heart of Inverness to help meet rising costs of maintenance.
Outdoor screening of The Greatest Showman at Aberdeenshire attraction
Hollywood hit film The Greatest Showman will be given a special outdoors screening at an Aberdeenshire attraction next week.
Thousands of pounds to be invested to protect Deeside woodland
Hundreds of thousands of pounds is to be invested in protecting vulnerable woodland at a north-east estate.
Mountaintops lit up to celebrate funding for route refurbishment
Scotland's mountains were illuminated at the weekend after more than 150 hikers lit torches for the National Trust for Scotland.
North Sea oil firm pitches into help build new path at north-east castle
A North Sea oil firm has been digging deep to help restore a footpath at a picturesque Deeside estate.
Hundreds gather at Culloden Moor to remember those who fell during fateful battle
Flags and banners were raised over Culloden Moor at the weekend as hundreds came to pay their respects to those who fell on the battlefield.
VIDEO: Glencoe Visitor Centre reopens after £1million transformation
A face lift and building extension worth more than £1million has "transformed" the visitor centre at an iconic Highland site.
Public urged to join ‘last-ditch’ fight to save iconic Culloden heritage site
The official guardians of Culloden Battlefield have launched a public appeal to protect the iconic moor amid warnings continued development could ruin the site forever.
Popular Deeside running event to expand with countryside race
A popular Deeside running event will expand this year with the addition of a cross-country race around the area's scenic surroundings.
Unusual video of badger climbing a tree becomes internet sensation
With their short legs and squat bodies, badgers are well known for digging and burrowing.