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Two women stand in front of a curtain at a formal event. The lady on the left is the Provost of Renfrewshire and wears a large gold medal. She is holding a framed piece of woven tartan. The lady on the right wears a National Trust for Scotland badge and is holding a wooden plaque.
22 Aug 2023

Celebrating the warp and weft of heritage

Councillor Lorraine Cameron (Provost of Renfrewshire) has marked the 300th anniversary of Weaver’s Cottage, in Kilbarchan, with a celebration for the National Trust for Scotland team that cares for the museum.

A close-up of a young woman standing on a sailing boat at sea, with islands on the horizon. She has long wavy hair and wears a dark fleece.
21 Aug 2023

New Trust ambassador shares her love of the sea

We have appointed Cal Major – vet, adventurer and advocate for the oceans and nature – to a new volunteer role of ‘ambassador’.

21 Aug 2023

Sprouting success: year one of PLANTS

As our PLANTS (Plant Listing at the National Trust for Scotland) project starts on its second year, we look back at some of the achievements of year one.

A group of workshop participants looking at the Robert the Bruce statue at Bannockburn.
17 Aug 2023

New research partnership with University of Stirling

Our new partnership with the University of Stirling will enhance research, teaching and learning in key heritage themes.

Two puffins stand on a lichen-covered rock, facing each other. Both have fish in their stripy beaks.
2 Aug 2023

End sandeel fishing to protect Scotland’s seabirds

National Trust for Scotland members and supporters can play an important role in helping to end sandeel fishing.

21 Jul 2023

Crathes Castle reinvents its rose garden

The garden team at Crathes has completed the ‘renaissance’ of the centuries-old rose garden, thanks to generous support from donors.

A large sea stack stands close to an island, separated only by a narrow channel. The stack has a grassy top and then a rocky base. The rocky areas are covered in seabirds.
10 Jul 2023

Treshnish Isles join the Trust

The Treshnish Isles have joined the portfolio of special places in our care.

5 Jul 2023

Over 100,000 trees planted for woodland restoration

The first phase of planting for the Glen Geldie Woodland Restoration Project is complete.

Two older men stand outside a modern building, holding an engraved glass trophy between them.
3 Jul 2023

A tribute to our former President, Lord Airlie

Lord Airlie served as the President of the National Trust for Scotland from 1997–2002.