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A photo of the upper half of a man outside a blonde sandstone building. He has short brown hair, a grey beard and is wearing a navy blue Regatta fleece jacket with the National Trust for Scotland logo.
23 Dec 2025

Trust pays tribute to Stuart Brooks

All of us at the National Trust for Scotland are deeply saddened by the death of Stuart Brooks, Director of Conservation & Policy, who passed away earlier in December after illness.

A close-up of a lush and diverse woodland, with a wide range of green plants growing at all levels.
12 Dec 2025

Inverewe’s wild comeback: forest regeneration

Recent surveys have shown that nature is leading the way at Inverewe Garden.

A person crouches down beside very many daffodil bulbs, laid out in the shape of the Trust logo on bare earth.
11 Dec 2025

Greenbank nears completion of daffodil restoration project

Trust staff and volunteers at Greenbank Garden are celebrating significant progress in our ambitious Donate a Daffodil project.

A man dressed in Georgian costume stands in front of a mirror and adjusts his cravat.
11 Dec 2025

The Burns Project

Following its sold-out run at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, The Burns Project is going on tour across Scotland.

A tea room with lots of square tables, covered in white linen with a glass top over each. The chairs are chunky and made from a dark wood. The fireplace in the centre of the back wall and the surrounding wall stencils are designed by Mackintosh in his distinctive style. Geometric squares feature on the grey carpet runners.

Winter Citylink travel inspiration

This winter, you can explore Scotland with Citylink to enjoy the very best of the season.

An aerial view of the site of the first Hampden Park, now a bowling club, and the surrounding urban environment.
2 Dec 2025

Calls to save the original Hampden Park

The Trust has added our voice to those seeking assurances about the preservation of the first Hampden Park in Glasgow.

A person leans over to look through a telescope, which is pointed towards a very bright moon. The moon is hanging in the sky over Hugh Miller's Cottage.
1 Dec 2025

Astronomy Month at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace

Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage & Museum in Cromarty will be celebrating all things space over four weeks this winter.

A traditional festive wreath made using Leylandii, holly, variegated holly and Skimmia.
1 Dec 2025

Wreath-making tips from Threave’s gardeners 

Gardeners from Threave Garden & Nature Reserve share tips on making wreaths, from gathering foliage to building your festive decoration.

A close-up of a Christmas tree in an old-fashioned parlour. It has candles on its boughs and lots of baubles. A fireplace is in the background.
28 Nov 2025

Love Scotland podcast – 2025 season, part II

As we enter winter, we’re revisiting a podcast about how the National Trust for Scotland creates and installs authentic festive decorations in our places.

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