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Details for the the National Trust for Scotland - Media Podcast
A series of podcasts from Scotland 's leading conservation charity
Description
The National Trust for Scotland is the nation's largest conservation charity. In addition to our incredible collection of gardens and buildings, the Trust cares for nearly 200,000 acres of Scottish countryside. See the best of our inspiring properties in this series of podcasts.
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Episodes
1 - Murder Most Fowl at Pollok House!
Calling all budding detectives... we need your help to discover who carried out a brutal murder at Pollok House! Murder Most fowl runs until 31 August at Pollok House.
2 - When my home was my castle
Henry Lorimer tells the fascinating story of growing up in Kellie Castle, Fife and what it was like to live in such grand surroundings. This is an extract of the interview recorded by Rob Fletcher for Scotland in Trust magazine.
3 - Behind the scenes at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Join David Hopes, Project Curator, at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in his second video diary. David takes us on a tour behind the scenes to see the exhibition space for the first time.
4 - The Strategic Review
The Rt Hon George Reid presents an overview of The Strategic Review of the Trust to date. He outlines the purpose of the review, the progress so far and the four main areas upon which the review will concentrate.
5 - Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Virtual Tour
The new museum will not open until later this year, but you can be one of the first visitors by taking a virtual tour now.
6 - Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
David Hopes, Project Curator, is on site at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum. He gives us a project update and the first glimpse of the exciting new museum building.
7 - Keeping Christmas at Pollok
Christmas at Pollok House is the National Trust for Scotland's biggest celebration of Christmas! It's a magical event for all ages. Every day until Sunday 4 January between 11am and 4pm, Mrs Claus will be on hand to meet children and give them a gift. Video courtesy of Radio Clyde.
8 - A look around Castle Fraser
Trust archaeologist Shannon Fraser gives a fascinating insight into the historic and enchanting Castle Fraser.
9 - Burns Vs Shakespeare
Who was the greatest bard of all? Rabbie and Will engage in a battle of wits...
10 - Lasting Impressions: Robert Smail's Printing Works
2008 was the 500th anniversary of the printed word in Scotland, and in this tour we look at the fascinating Robert Smail's Printing Works in Innerleithen, a letterpress printers which has been restored to full operation just as it was a century ago.
11 - Trust Walks: Harmony Garden
Take a tour around the tranquil Harmony Garden in Melrose . Explore the greenhouse, the bulb lawn and the kitchen garden where organic fruit and vegetables are grown to sell in the neighbouring Priorwood Garden.
12 - Trust Walks: Priorwood Garden and Dried Flower Shop
Go behind the scenes at the picturesque Priorwood Garden with the Head Gardener. Find out what is grown and discover how the garden is maintained.
13 - Trust Walks: Dunkeld and The Hermitage
This tour starts in the picturesque town of Dunkeld and continues at The Hermitage with a woodland walk along the river to Ossian's Hall, an 18th-century folly overlooking the dramatic Black Linn Falls.
14 - Trust Walks: Crathes Castle, Garden and Estate
Join our Ranger on a tour of the wider estate at Crathes exploring the sights and sounds of the surrounding countryside. Meet our Head Gardener and discover the secrets of the beautiful walled garden.
15 - Trust Walks: Glencoe
A fascinating tour of the dramatic landscape of Glencoe. The Trust rangers offer information on how to spot wildlife in the area, and give an insight into the tragic 17th-century massacre.
16 - Trust Walks: The Royal Burgh of Culross
In this episode we relive the domestic life of the 16th and 17th centuries amid the old buildings, cobbled streets and beautifully refurbished palace and garden of the Royal Burgh of Culross in Fife.
