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A close-up photo of a man, wearing waterproof clothing, standing in woodland beside a small pine tree. He is smiling.
3 Feb 2021

Addressing climate change in the Inverewe shelterbelt

The all-important shelterbelt at Inverewe Garden is now over 150 years old but is suffering from the challenges of climate change.

A small group of people walk along a sandy beach, with two dogs running beside them. Culzean Castle can be seen on the cliff top in the background. The walkers are well wrapped up, with waterproof clothing.
28 Oct 2020

Enjoying Scotland’s coastline … in all weathers!

A small group of Ayrshire National Trust for Scotland members took up the challenge to Stride Out for Scotland on a distinctly damp Saturday in early October.

A young man and woman walk across a gravel area in front of a large stately home. A piper stands to greet them, along with a small group of people. The man carries a bouquet of flowers and holds his hand to his chest.
10 Sept 2020

Epic 500-mile walk completed

Congratulations to Edoardo Bedin! This fundraising star has just completed an epic challenge – all for the love of Scotland.

A man stands beside an earth bank, covered in wild flowers. He stands beside his mountain bike and wears a cycle helmet.

Pedalling for Scotland – George Russell’s epic cycle across US

A National Trust for Scotland supporter, whose family has links to the foundation of the Trust, embarked on a 3,000 mile cycle across the US to raise funds for our charity.

A view from inside a tunnel, looking out to a garden area with a water feature and plant beds.
2 Jul 2020

Virtual garden tour: Brodie Castle Playful Garden

Join Brodie Castle Head Gardener, Ed Walling as he takes you on a tour around the extraordinary Playful Garden

A close-up of a woman sitting, wearing a navy fleece with a pink and white scarf.
12 Jun 2020

Magda Sagarzazu: Keeper of Canna’s Flame

Read about the life of Canna’s tradition bearer Magda Sagarzazu and the impact she had on Scotland’s heritage.

A black and white photo of a man in a diving suit with flippers, standing on a pebbly beach. A steep rock face can be seen in the background.
20 May 2020

Through the eyes of: a diver, photographer and volunteer

There’s not much that Jack Laws doesn’t know about St Abb’s Head, above and below the waves.

A hand holds up a mortice key in front of Canna House. A gravel path crosses a lawn and reaches a large wooden front door.
19 May 2020

From quiet homes and first beginnings

Archivist Fiona Mackenzie describes her first five years on the Isle of Canna.

A woman feeds vegetables to two woolly sheep in a grassy field. She smiles towards the camera.
20 Apr 2020

Through the eyes of: an outdoor volunteer at St Abb’s Head NNR

When Margaret Renstead first volunteered for the Trust in the 1990s, she didn’t dream she’d still be volunteering nearly 30 years later!