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A large group of children sit under a tree in a field, accompanied by a number of Trust rangers. A man sits in the middle and holds up a sign with People's Postocde Lottery and National Trust for Scotland logos on it.
18 May 2018

Pupils plant wildflowers at Leith Hall

Pupils from 13 Aberdeenshire schools are planting wildflowers, thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

18 May 2018

Cycling 350 miles in support of Hill House plans

A dedicated Trust employee has set off on a gruelling 350 mile bike journey to raise funds for our Box the Hill House appeal.

A black and white photo of two young girls in a rather derelict area of Glasgow. A large pile of broken slates lies at the base of a high wall behind them. The girl on the left eats an apple; the girl on the right holds a large string bag filled with small bottles.
18 May 2018

Homecoming for Harry Benson at Pollok House exhibition

An exhibition celebrating the work of one of the world’s best-known photographers begins this weekend at Pollok House in Glasgow.

An aerial view of the island of Mingulay, surrounded by calm blue waters.
18 May 2018

Wading into fishing debate

The Trust has called on the country’s fish farming sector to fix its pollution problems before contemplating further expansion.

A close-up photo of the actor Gerard Butler, smiling with his arms casually draped across the back of a chair.
17 May 2018

Gerard Butler shares his love of Scotland

The internationally renowned actor Gerard Butler has never forgotten his roots, nor his love of Scotland.

Show your love for Scotland

​A giant egg-like pod has been touring Scotland, appearing at venues and events throughout the summer as we invite members and visitors to tell the nation what they love about Scotland.

A man sits in front of the statue of Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn, on a grey day. He is accompanied by a large, grey wolfhound.
15 May 2018

Neil Oliver shares what he loves about Scotland

With our ‘For the Love of Scotland’ campaign underway, Trust President Neil Oliver writes about his passion for Scotland.

Paper embroidered with ‘Forget Me Not’ in human hair
11 May 2018

Forget me not – revealing Victorian mourning customs

Team West explores social history collections linked to mourning etiquette in the late 19th century.

A sepia photo of three Edwardian men and a woman sitting on a bench in front of a stone wall.
11 May 2018

The St Kilda Diaries: reflections on St Kilda

This is the transcript of a talk Alice gave to a YWCA group after she left St Kilda in which she reflects upon the time she spent on the islands.