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A modern portrait of an older seated man, who is wearing a very large red cape.
29 Apr 2025

400th anniversary of the Baronetcy of Nova Scotia

2025 marks the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Baronets of Nova Scotia, an honour initiated by King James VI & I. We take a look at the Trust’s connections to this title.

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28 Apr 2025

Trust makes history with completion of plant audit

The Trust is celebrating the completion of a horticultural audit of over 77,000 living plants, the largest in its history.

Large vehicles help to clear a road of storm damage
25 Apr 2025

Your Gift in Action – spring 2025

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to care for, share and speak up for Scotland‘s heritage.

A view looking across a vast expanse of lawn to Mar Lodge on a bright sunny day. The trees are green and beginning to turn into their autumn colours in some places. Tall mountains can be seen in the background.
21 Apr 2025

Mar Lodge Annual Review 2024

Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve has published its Annual Review for 2024.

A woman with pink hair looks over a display shelf housing lots of pottery ornaments shaped like ghosts, unicorns and highland cows.
21 Apr 2025

Meet the Makers: Zoe Scott from Worrywarts by Cured

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland. In this story we meet Zoe Scott, the owner of Worrywarts by Cured.

A large round stone cairn stands in the middle of a battlefield. Mountains and forests can be seen in the distance.
17 Apr 2025

Trusts join forces to explore Culloden’s complexities

We have teamed up with the National Trust to share insights into the complexity of the Battle of Culloden in a pair of podcasts.

A single-storey, long white cottage sits just above a rocky shore, with wooded cliffs rising behind.

10 scenic stays for nature lovers

Dreaming of waking up to views of mountains or coastlines? Many of our holiday cottages bring you closer to Scotland’s wildlife in the most beautiful settings.

A man looks at the crank handle of the internal mechanism of a water mill.
15 Apr 2025

Record-breaking donation brings Barry Mill back to life

One of the largest single gifts by a living donor in our charity’s history has supported restoration work, so Barry Mill can start milling flour again.

The newly reopened wooden long bridge at Dollar Glen surrounded by greenery
10 Apr 2025

Dollar Glen route back on track as bridge reopens

The Trust has completed repairs to bridge destroyed at Dollar Glen during Storm Arwen in 2021.