The conservation charity is currently updating its management plan which sets out exactly how to conserve the remote archipelago and its important natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations.

To help get local communities involved in the consultation, Trust specialists are holding a series of drop-in days over the coming weeks. The first takes place at the Harris Hotel, Tarbet on the Isle of Harris. The events run on Monday 23 November from 18.00 – 21.00 and on Tuesday 24 November from 12.30 until 21.00. Robin Turner, Head of Archaeology at the National Trust for Scotland will be giving a talk on ‘Outstanding Universal Value’: How St Kilda became a dual World Heritage Site at 19.30 on 24 November.

Later that week, the consultation moves to Museum Nan Eilean, Lionacleit, Isle of Benbecula. The event runs on Wednesday 25 November from 18.00 until 21.00 and on Thursday 26 November from 12.30 until 21.00. Trust seabird expert, Dr Richard Luxmoore will deliver a talk on St Kilda’s seabirds; What can they tell us about climate change at 19.30 on Thursday 26 November.

Vicky Cairns, Management Planner at the Trust is leading the review project. She said:

“The Trust is committed to ensuring that St Kilda gets the best possible are and protection, so that its treasures can live on for future generations. The Trust and its partners are updating the existing management plan, as we do every five years or so. The management plan sets out exactly how we will achieve this, and we know that the local communities in the Western Isles have lots to contribute to that process. We hope to see many local people at our events and look forward to sharing ideas about the future for St Kilda.”

Regular updates on the progress of the consultation will be provided on www.kilda.org.uk .