‘Treasure trove’ of never seen before Burns work goes on public display A “TREASURE trove” of 12 Robert Burns manuscripts and a book have gone on display at the poet’s birthplace museum. The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023
Newcastle Music Show harvesting the scene's local crop AS Campbell Moore and Cooper Richards-Hancock like to say, "anyone can make a radio show." Newcastle Herald · Dec 7, 2022
Falkirk Pineapple visitor centre 'unjustifiable' say angry residents One resident says the visitor centre will be nothing more than "a cafe and farm shop" - but the developer says facilities are badly needed at the tourist attraction Daily Record · Dec 5, 2022
Flamingo Land told to 'give up' Loch Lomond bid after National Trust objection The Lomond Banks resort was initially rejected, but a second planning bid is now underway after being lodged in May 2022. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2022
New play seeks to give a voice to Scotland’s black history THE question of representation of people of colour on the Scottish stage (and, for that matter, within theatre audiences) is as complex as it is… The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2022
Castle Douglas park's wildflower meadow gets tidy up The section of Lochside Park has been given its annual cut using a specialist flail mower Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022
‘There’s endless choice, but you’re not listening’: fans quitting Spotify to save their love of music Former streaming service subscribers on why they have ditched mod cons for MP3s, CDs and other DIY music formats The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2022
Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre to close for Queen's funeral THE National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has confirmed it will close all its sites on Monday - including The Battle of Bannockburn centre - for the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2022
Queen of the Fight: the royally revelatory drama about James IV’s court After her gripping trilogy The James Plays, Rona Munro continues her ambitious series on Scottish history with a saga about power and race in the 16th century The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2022
National Trust for Scotland has no plans for visitor centre at iconic Pineapple The conservation charity is still objecting to proposals to build a private visitor centre and 82 houses near the quirky Falkirk landmark Daily Record · Sep 2, 2022
Deadly salmonella warning over bacteria that can kill by infecting the blood Researchers in Taiwan revealed Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) can infect the blood vessels of people in certain risk groups, along with the typical symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps Daily Mirror · Aug 30, 2022
Plans to develop site near famous landmark will be heard by Falkirk councillors A special hearing will have arguments for and against the development close to the Dunmore Pineapple Daily Record · Aug 26, 2022
Charity drops threat to evict Perthshire couple The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) served notice on community councillor Chris Claydon and her partner Scott Trotter to quit Castle Cleirach in Dunkeld where Chris has lived for the past 18 years Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022
Events in Bengaluru There will be a three-day mega freedom festival of folk, classical and Hindustani music, organised b The Hindu · Aug 19, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2022 National Trust U-turn after threatening Dunkeld tenants with eviction THE National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has performed a U-turn after threatening to evict tenants in Dunkeld thanks to a major backlash from the…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2022 Edinburgh Fringe reviews: I admire Alan Cumming, but Burn is a comprehensive failure WHERE would the Traverse Theatre’s Edinburgh festivals programme be without Irish writers, actors and companies? The most cursory consideration of…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2022 Public access to uninhabited island limited as urgent repairs carried out THE Isle of Staffa will be closed to the public for certain periods over the next year as urgent repairs are carried out from next month.
Daily Record · Aug 1, 2022 Outlander filming locations: The story behind Falkland Palace The Palace was used to film season 2's 'The Hail Mary' episode.
Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022 Dry-stane dykers put their skills to good use near Castle Douglas The south west Scotland branch of the Dry Stone Walling Association invited members of other branches to help rebuild a section of dyke
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2022 Rare Scottish mountain plants could become extinct, experts warn RARE plants on Scottish mountains could soon become extinct without intervention, research from the University of Stirling has found.
Daily Record · Jun 24, 2022 Perthshire couple in shock over charity's sudden eviction notice decision Chris Claydon says a decision by the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) to serve notice on her and her partner Scott Trotter to vacate the Dunkeld property she has lived in for the last 18 years has left them “devastated”
The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2022 Island set for £1.6m revamp to improve tourist access THE Isle of Staffa is set for a £1.6 million investment to improve visitors’ access to the famous island.
Daily Record · Apr 27, 2022 Isle of Staffa to close to visitors as NTS begins vital work on island's visitor infrastructure The island is one of Scotland's most stunning landmarks and is a huge draw for tourists due the incredible Fingal Cave.
Daily Record · Apr 25, 2022 National Trust issues urgent warning for people to stop hammering coins into trees The charity reckons the revival of the 'tradition' is having a devastating impact on Scotland's woodland areas.