Selena Scott continues her exploration of the challenges facing the National Trust with a visit to the great houses of Scotland, affectionately known as the organisation’s “family silver”. This episode features Pollok House, a treasure-trove of Spanish art; the clifftop Culzean Castle, designed by architect Robert Adam; and the fortifications on the north side of [...]

Selena Scott visits the National Trust for Scotland HQ in Charlotte Square, Edinburgh and discovers the breadth of the Trust’s work across Scotland : castles, houses, gardens and even wildernesses fall within the remit, but the new millenium brings with it new challenges. Featured places include the newly restored Newhailes House; Pollok House, Glasgow where [...]