All Stories
The photographic archive of Margaret Fay Shaw
Margaret Fay Shaw (1903–2004) dedicated her life to the preservation of the Gaelic language, and the lives and customs of the people of the Hebrides.
Digitising the islands
Throughout 2018–19, the National Trust for Scotland is undertaking the digitisation and documentation of the Margaret Fay Shaw photographic archive.
A family affair
Jenny Eaves reveals how her family membership is inspiring her to explore every Trust property in Scotland.
New look for Newhailes
Robin McKelvie and family report back after their first visit to Weehailes Playpark at Newhailes. Spoiler alert: they liked it.
Scaling the heights for new species
Our botanists go to extreme lengths to protect Scotland’s flora.
A million seabirds, but for how long?
The seabirds of St Kilda are under threat from climate change.
A rare sight at Inverewe
Visitors over the next few weeks may witness an unusual plant bursting into life, seen only once every seven years.
Sundials and sunshine
Like the plants that surround them, sundials are at their most beautiful when the sun shines.