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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.

A flower border in full bloom with lots of tall flowering plants. Many have pink or purple flowers.
5 Jun 2023

It’s time to end the sale of peat

We’re calling for the government to end the use of peat in horticultural growing media.

29 May 2023

Threave Landscape Restoration Project inspires change

Our project to transform a disused dairy farm in Dumfries & Galloway is inspiring change across the country.

A stone lantern is surrounded by tall grasses and plants with cream flowers.
26 May 2023

The PLANTS project: an artist’s garden at Broughton House

Our PLANTS project inventory officer shares some of her findings after spending time in the inspirational garden at Broughton House.

A group of razorbills (that look a little like thin penguins!) sit on a rock, with the sea in the background.
22 May 2023

Why we’re objecting to the Berwick Bank windfarm

Whilst supportive of offshore wind generation, we have concerns about the site of a proposed windfarm off St Abb’s Head NNR.

A view of Glencoe, with the golden sun shining through the dark clouds at the far end. The road snakes through the bottom of the glen, as towering mountains rise either side.
15 May 2023

Red deer in Glencoe

Director of Conservation & Policy Stuart Brooks explains how the Trust is managing this iconic species in the glen.

A smiling young girl sits on a rocky shore, holding up a stuffed toy puffin in front of her.
3 May 2023

Nine-year-old Evie knits for seabirds appeal

Inspired by the Trust’s Save Our Seabirds appeal, nine-year-old Evie enlisted her school and village to help raise funds.

1 May 2023

Reviving Inverewe’s stonework gem

An historic walled border at the home of Inverewe Garden’s creators has been the focus of an expert restoration project, to protect it for the future and allow colourful replanting of the beds.

A close-up of a small plant with white flowers that have yellow centres. The green leaves are feathery and the stalks are furry.
28 Apr 2023

Crathes Garden blog #24: Renewal

As spring brings the reappearance of lots of horticultural delights, our expert garden guide takes a look at the special role of a garden, a place where art and science meet.