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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.

29 Jun 2023

Celebrating 200 years of the Burns Monument

We’re hosting celebration events for the 200th anniversary, including talks outlining future plans for developing the Monument’s garden.

Three people in hard hats are on a scaffolding platform, taking a small section out of the wall render on the Hill House.
22 Jun 2023

Digging deep into the condition of the Hill House

Research into the condition of the walls at the Hill House allows for cautious optimism, but the clock is still ticking on Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s masterpiece.

A view looking from the grand drawing room of Fyvie Castle into the adjoining Gallery, with a large pipe organ on the far wall.
11 Jun 2023

The Portfolio Review

The Portfolio Review documents what the Trust has in its care, and how this might evolve to benefit our charitable purpose.

A large wooden sculpture of apples, some on the branch, is displayed on a lawn. A flower bed filled with purple flowers is in the foreground.
9 Jun 2023

Apple of our eye – new garden sculpture for Brodick Castle

Commonwealth Games artist Robert Coia has created an apple sculpture using timber from a fallen oak tree within Brodick Country Park.

A group of men and women gather round a lady kneeling in a field. She holds a large cheque, made out for £800,000. Tall mountains rise in the background.
6 Jun 2023

Many hands make light work

Members of staff from the National Trust for Scotland and People’s Postcode Lottery recently took part in a volunteering day at Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve.

2 Jun 2023

Raeburn’s Edinburgh exhibition opens to the public

Marking the 200th anniversary of Raeburn’s death, the exhibition offers new perspectives on one of Scotland’s greatest artists.

31 May 2023

Strengthening the team at the Trust

A desire to protect Scotland’s landscapes and wildlife and a natural affinity to the places in our care has conservation specialists coming back year on year.

A bright pink passport for National Trust for Scotland places rests against a tree. In the distance is Newhailes House.
31 May 2023

Launch of member passport

The new National Trust for Scotland passport, exclusively for members, is a wonderful way to experience Scotland’s special places.