8 h. ago The National Trust: 4 stunning flowers to plant in your garden this autumn

It’s not too late to add a splash of colour to your garden 🌼

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18 h. ago UK gardeners told to put piece of carpet in their garden during September

The National Trust has issued some advice for gardeners for the autumn to ensure they have the best flower beds in the neighbourhood come spring

Politics

58 h. ago National Trust discount codes for September 2025 – how to save 25%

We’ve got the best National Trust offers for memberships, holidays and the online store

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3 d. ago 'I visited Scotland's most mysterious island with rare animals and unique claim to fame'

Ruth Aisling, a Scot who's embarked on a mission to rediscover her home country, visited an island "shrouded in mystery" with "ancient legends carved into the rock"

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3 d. ago From bagpipes to borscht: exploring Edinburgh’s Ukrainian heritage on foot

A new walking tour offers a chance to meet the city’s Ukrainian community, with stops for hearty dumplings, castle views and shared historiesBefore arriving in Edinburgh, Nataliya Bezborodova’s impression of Scotland was shaped largely by Hollywood. “My knowledge of this country was pretty much based on the film Braveheart,” she admits with a laugh, standing before the grand neoclassical columns of the National Galleries of Scotland. As if on cue, the castle’s daily gun salute fires overhead, scattering pigeons and punctuating our conversation with a jolt.Three years have passed since the 47-year-old anthropologist left her home in Kyiv for Edinburgh, after the Russian invasion. Celluloid warriors have long been replaced by the rhythms of life in a city she now knows like the back of her hand. So well, in fact, that she has launched a walking tour revealing a layer even locals might miss: the story of Edinburgh’s vibrant Ukrainian community. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Historic Welsh mansion with gorgeous autumn gardens and a cosy bookshop you can visit for free

Cared for by the National Trust, Tredegar House is one of the architectural wonders of Wales

Culture

4 d. ago Gardeners 'must add' carpet to flower beds this September for vital reason

Recycling your old rugs now could make your gardens burst into life next spring, according to the National Trust

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5 d. ago Stunning Welsh seaside cottage from BBC drama The Guest you can stay in, and Alex Jones has been on holiday there

The Old Rectory is the only building on Rhossili Bay and has been a National Trust holiday cottage since 1939, and now it has featured in the BBC's new Wales based thriller.

Events

5 d. ago Scotland remains drug deaths capital of Europe but number of fatalities drops to lowest level since 2017

Scots living in the poorest parts of the country are 12 times more likely to be killed by drugs compared to those living in the richest areas.

Events

6 d. ago Scottish town once named 'worst' now crowned top spot in country for wellbeing

The town topped Scotland for wellbeing in the 2025 Best Places to Live report, but scored low for house prices, connectivity or natural environment

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6 d. ago The one change that worked: I got a period cup – and saved £120 a year

Ditching sanitary towels and tampons has made my period much less stressful. Crucially, it’s better for the environment tooI was 18 when I tried a menstrual cup for the first time. I was studying at the University of Edinburgh and Scotland had just become the first country in the world to make period products free to those who need them. The university health service was offering menstrual cups alongside the usual sanitary pads and tampons. I picked one up out of curiosity and because I just couldn’t resist a freebie.I was used to spending £10 to £15 a month on period products, more if I was caught short and had to do a panicked dash to an overpriced off-licence. As an eco-conscious teenager I already bought non-applicator tampons but often wore a security sanitary liner underneath. It was an attempt to keep the endless worry of heavy periods at bay: will I leak, run out of supplies, or find a clean loo in time? Even so, I leaked more often than I cared to admit. Continue reading...

Economics

8 d. ago Gorgeous walk with stunning views over beauty spot is just an hour from London

The walk is just as magical as the sunflower farm offering sweeping views over the rolling Chiltern Hills, woodlands, a deer park and a National Trust House once linked to a king

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9 d. ago Time 'running out' to save Scottish country house once home to super rich

"It still has a chance—for now."

Society

1 week ago Full list of Scotland's best pubs as Glasgow institution takes top gong

The best watering holes across the country were honoured at the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards this week.

Politics

1 week ago How does YOUR dog stack up? Take the test to find out exactly how rare your pet's name is

The latest Dogs Trust National Dog survey polled over 340,000 people and their 423,000 dogs to find the country's favourite dog names.

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1 week ago Best takeaways in Scotland crowned as eateries across the country honoured

Chippies, kebab shops, street food vans, and many more were honoured at the awards bash this week.

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1 week ago Dry weather exposes archaeological secrets at National Trust monasteries

This summer’s hot weather is offering a glimpse into the hidden pasts of some of the country’s oldest, most treasured buildings

Society

1 week ago National Trust beauty spot vandalised with England flags and graffiti as residents left 'fuming'

The graffiti has appeared at Stackpole Quay in Pembrokeshire

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2 w. ago 'Superb' Scottish pub with 150 years of history crowned as country's best place for a pint

Scots pub will compete to be crowned as the UK’s best

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2 w. ago Galleries warn they will be ‘crippled’ by new policy which allows people to visit for free

A new law allows consumers a two-week cooling off period to cancel subscriptions

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