Tuesday 7th October 2008
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Reprieve for rare alpine plant
A rare alpine plant that was in danger of disappearing from the slopes of Ben Lawers forever has been saved after conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland stepped in.


Kids – treat your gran or grandad to a free day out with the Trust
Grateful grandkids can say thanks to their treasured grannies and grandads with a free day out on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October 2008, thanks to the National Trust for Scotland.


Prehistoric rubbish under inspection on Iona
Archaeologists from the National Trust for Scotland have spent days recording the remains of a 2000 year old rubbish pit on Iona.


Facelift for Fife mansionhouse
One of Fife’s premier heritage properties will soon look a whole century younger thanks restoration work by the National Trust for Scotland.


National Trust for Scotland strengthens ties with Canada and United States
The National Trust for Scotland is reaching out across the Atlantic to strengthen its ties with the United States and Canada this week, as part of a major fundraising programme for the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway.


Leading Robert Burns light shares knowledge with Wigtown literature lovers
A leading expert on Scotland’s best loved poet Robert Burns will give a glimpse into the impact of Burns’ favourite books upon the bard at a talk at the Wigtown Book Festival on Wednesday 1 October.


Trust preserves specialist profession
Conservation charity the National Trust for Scotland is helping keep one of the country’s most specialised professions alive by training an up-and-coming conservator.


Trust unveils first ever winner of environmental law prize
A recent graduate from Aberdeenshire has been named as the first ever recipient of the National Trust for Scotland charity’s Colin Donald Environmental Law Prize.


Trust’s pride at prize-winning loo
An environmentally friendly toilet on the National Trust for Scotland’s Mar Lodge Estate has been commended in a recent round of design awards.


Five stars for Newhailes
The National Trust for Scotland’s Newhailes is celebrating success as a top-quality visitor attraction today.


Horsepower harnessed for Trust tree-felling
Conservation experts at the National Trust for Scotland have harnessed the help of a heavy horse as the charity undertakes crucial forestry management work at Meikle Wood on the Threave Estate in Dumfries and Galloway.


Poly bag demand plummets in six months
A massive 63,000 fewer poly bags have ended up in landfill in the past six months, thanks to the National Trust for Scotland conservation charity.


Chance to take up tenancy at unusual Angus property
Renters have the opportunity to take up residence at one of the most unusual and distinctive properties to appear on the rental market, thanks to the National Trust for Scotland.


Supporters asked to leave more than footprints
The National Trust for Scotland is asking its supporters to leave more than footprints at the mountain ranges under its care - the conservation charity is looking for donations to help maintain its mountain paths.


Antique aficionado’s boost to fundraising for The Hill House
One of the nation’s best-known and respected antique-lovers has arranged an arty donation to help the National Trust for Scotland conservation charity raise funds to benefit one of its most iconic properties.


Unique Trust property celebrates 500 years of printing
One of the National Trust for Scotland’s most unusual properties will take centre stage at a new exhibition to celebrate 500 years of the printed word in Scotland, starting tomorrow (Friday 1 August).


Burns project webpage live
A webpage giving information on the Trust's ambitious plans for the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum goes live today.


Children to be seen and heard at Georgian House this summer
Young visitors can step back in time with creative activities at one on Scotland’s most prestigious addresses this summer.


Dad and daughter relaxing
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