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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.

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.

A hand holding a fossil with a calm sea in the background
10 Apr 2025

Step into science at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace

Join the team at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage and Museum for a thrilling experience filled with family-friendly science activities.

Two people are at work in a meadow, scything long grass. Tall trees grow around the edges of the field.
28 Mar 2025

Volunteering with the North East Rangers

There’s not a day goes by that we don’t appreciate the support given by our network of volunteers.

A person stands looking up at an old tree, with moss on some of its branches.
21 Mar 2025

Trust’s trees hold promise for the future

We are embarking on an ambitious project to record all the ancient, veteran and notable trees across our entire estate to secure the survival of these living relics.

A group of people smile to camera at Dùn Coillich Community Land.
18 Mar 2025

Ben Lawers welcomes apprentices

The team at Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve have welcomed their first Rural Skills Modern Apprentices.

A gull-like bird soars through the air, its wings fully extended. A blue sea can be seen in the background and a lighter sky.
13 Mar 2025

Saving Scotland’s seabirds ... one boat at a time

We are working with partners to improve biosecurity, to help protect Scotland’s seabird colonies.

Two gardeners stand on either side of a pyramid trellis of sweet pea plants growing in a garden.

Sustainable gardening: 10 ways to get equipped

Here are some tips and ideas from the Trust’s gardens community on how to get started.

A composite, collage-style image of 5 photos of gardens. In the top left is a photo of long grassy path, with herbaceous beds either side. Top middle is a photo of the villa at Holmwood with cream roses in the foreground. Far right is a large photo of white, bell-shaped Cassiope flowers. In the bottom left is a photo of some tall Wollemi pines, against a deep blue sky. And in the bottom middle is a photo of two people wearing blue t-shirts taking a close look at a large fern in a border.
25 Feb 2025

The PLANTS project: 10 reflections

The PLANTS project team reflect on three years of documenting Scotland’s gardens, sharing unforgettable experiences that have shaped the National Trust for Scotland’s botanical legacy.