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Castle Fraser and the parkland grounds in spring. Daffodils grow in the foreground at the foot of a tall tree.

What to expect when visiting our places

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to as many of our properties as possible. We want you to enjoy your visit – your safety is our priority.

A view across Glen Lui in the summer sunshine
6 Nov 2020

Protecting our heritage from insensitive development

The Trust is calling for proposals for new Permitted Development Rights to be rejected, as they will reduce planning oversight and put our most valued heritage at risk.

A wooded landscape with mountains in the background, all under a blue sky.
5 Nov 2020

Positive prospects for precarious plants

We’re carrying out two exciting rare plant conservation projects for twinflower and alpine blue sow thistle at Mar Lodge Estate.

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 red grouse perches on a rock in Mar Lodge Estate
19 Oct 2020

Fighting for a strong environmental watchdog

We’re asking people to sign our petition, calling for the Scottish Parliament to protect Scotland’s natural environment after Brexit by creating a strong environmental watchdog.

A group of people wearing red t-shirts are standing, socially distanced, in front of a large archway under a blue sky.
15 Oct 2020

Your Gift in Action

As a charity, donations are vital in helping us protect Scotland’s heritage. Here are just a few ways they have helped the Trust recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Falkland Palace in autumn, with a large tree in front, its leaves on the ground.
14 Oct 2020

Africans at the court of James IV

It’s Black History Month and, as we launch the Facing Our Past project, we take a look at some of the properties in our care that have links to the transatlantic slave trade.

A man in a bright red t-shirt with a runner's number pinned to the front stands on a grassy area in front of the sea. In one hand he holds an omega-shaped board that says Love; he's giving a thumbs up sign with his other hand.
5 Oct 2020

Going the extra mile

Trust Director Mark Bishop ran the Virtual London Marathon to support the Save Our Scotland appeal.

Moody image of Glencoe, with clouds over the mountain tops. In the foreground, on the hillside, are stones set out to spell SOS.
2 Oct 2020

Supporters from across the globe rally to help our charity

Thank you all for your support as our Save Our Scotland appeal total continues to climb.