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.
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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.
Hill House to reopen under giant protective ‘box’
A Mackintosh-designed house is gearing up to reopen following the construction of a giant “box” to protect its saturated walls from further damage from the elements.
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.
First ever puffin count completed on Staffa
Wildlife experts have carried out the first ever puffin count on the island of Staffa, finding hundreds more birds than expected.
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.
£120,000 fundraising drive to conserve Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson house
A fundraising drive to conserve original decorations found hidden under paintwork in a historic house has been launched by a heritage organisation.
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.
Record numbers of visitors leave north attractions celebrating a bumper year in 2018
Tourist attractions across the north and north-east of Scotland celebrated a bumper year in 2018 with record numbers of visitors.
St Kilda: The remote archipelago steeped in history and full of heritage
A short film has shown what life on the island of St Kilda was like in 1908.
National Trust mapping out a world first in Scottish Islands
With just 18 residents between them, two Inner Hebridean islands have mapped out their future - and past - in a world first.
First Crathes Castle episode of BBC’s Antiques Roadshow will air this weekend
The BBC's Antiques Roadshow’s visited the picturesque grounds of Aberdeenshire's Crathes Castle last year.
Exotic topiary animals surprise visitors at Castle Fraser
Visitors to a historic north-east estate have been surprised to find it is now home to animals more associated with Africa than Aberdeenshire.
St Kilda marine life ‘stunning’, say researchers
The “stunning” marine life in the waters around St Kilda – the most remote outpost of the British Isles – has been captured by researchers carrying out a study of its reefs and sea caves.
Mum of missing Aberdeen teenager Liam Smith tells of difficult Christmas without son
The mum of missing teenager Liam Smith has told of how difficult Christmas will be this year without her son.
Scots support for greater protection of scenic landscapes, according to National Trust survey
Scots think more should be done to protect the country’s most scenic landscapes.
Glenfinnan Monument is stunning backdrop to fireworks display
The Glenfinnan Monument was the stunning backdrop to a superb fireworks display put on for visitors and residents by the area’s hard-working community council.
National Trust supporters offered chance to tap the past to preserve the future
Robert Burns once composed a poem on the back of a Bank of Scotland note.
Hundreds of trees felled to protect Highland garden from killer disease
Work gets under way to fell 900 trees and eradicate a deadly plant disease at a National Trust for Scotland garden near Oban next week.
Award presented to dedicated John for sleeping in Craigievar Castle when security failed after snowstorm
A dedicated employee who slept for three nights in a freezing cold castle after its security system failed has been recognised with a prestigious award.
Plans are being drawn up to capitalise on Fyvie Castle’s potential
Plans are being forged to capitalise on an Aberdeenshire landmark’s tourist potential.
Glencoe recognised as Scotland’s newest National Nature Reserve
Glencoe has been officially recognised as Scotland’s newest National Nature Reserve (NNR).
National Trust for Scotland properties mark armistice with floral displays
Gardeners at properties across the north-east have grown striking memorial displays to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the final days of the First World War.
Evidence of 17th Century battles unearthed at Aberdeenshire castle
It was the middle of the 17th century and the sounds of war thundered through the halls of one of Aberdeenshire’s strongholds.