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The exterior of Robert Burns Birthplace Museum on a sunny day, seen from across the lawn. A wooden bench stands in the foreground.
4 Oct 2024

Love Scotland podcast – Season 10

Welcome to the tenth season of the Trust’s podcast, which explores some thrilling stories about Scotland’s people and places.

A view of a wide Scottish glen, with snow-capped mountains that are partially covered on the lower slopes by thick pine forests.
3 Oct 2024

The wild transformation of Mar Lodge Estate

As we approach the National Lottery’s 30th birthday, our Conservation Manager at Mar Lodge Estate shares how their support has had a significant impact on Scottish wildlife.

A greylag goose splashing in water
2 Oct 2024

Ready to land

As winter migrants head to Scotland’s wetlands in search of food and better weather, we reveal the best Trust places to see them.

A variety of rowan leaves and flower heads are displayed against a dark mat.
27 Sept 2024

The PLANTS project: Sorbus

Niki Douglas from the PLANTS North team takes a look at the Sorbus tree family (including rowans and whitebeams) and shares her personal favourites.

A view of a street with cream coloured terraced houses on either side. It has been raining, because the road is wet.
24 Sept 2024

Trust and council in talks over Dunkeld housing

The Trust is in discussions with Perth and Kinross Council about new arrangements for the management of 20 homes that we own in Dunkeld.

A man in a waterproof coat and a warm hat kneels down in a field and looks carefully at a clump of purple heather.
23 Sept 2024

Meet the Makers: Paul from In The Heather

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland. In this story we meet Paul McParland, the owner of In The Heather jewellery company.

A man stands on a mountainside flying a drone
23 Sept 2024

Bird’s eye view helps survey team reach new heights

The Trust has employed new technology to help in our efforts to protect rare mountain plants at risk from grazing and climate change.

A tall column shaped tower with a saltire flag flying high above it and a blue cloudy sky surrounding it
20 Sept 2024

Raising the flag at the House of the Binns

To celebrate 80 years since acquiring the House of the Binns, the Trust is hoisting a flag on the prominent Binns Tower.

Inverewe House and garden on a sunny day. A curved path runs round the outside of the lawn in front of the house. Wooden benches are positioned along the edge of the path.
20 Sept 2024

Inverewe House herbaceous border restoration

The team at Inverewe Garden have completed a project to restore the flower bed in front of Inverewe House.