Eight National Trust for Scotland properties have been officially accredited as attractions by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA).

Brodick Castle, Broughton House, Culross Palace, Fyvie Castle, Pollok House, House of Dun, Hugh Miller Birthplace Cottage and Museum, and the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum are all officially recognised as meeting industry-wide guidelines on how they are run, how they look after collections and the services they provides to visitors.

The Museum Accreditation Scheme sets nationally agreed standards for all museums in the UK.

Andrew Motion, Chair of MLA said: "Being awarded Accreditation is an impressive achievement. It recognizes the high standard and service that these Trust properties provide and acknowledges the hard work of the staff".