All Stories
Braving the elements to protect St Kilda kirk
National Trust for Scotland staff and contractors have braved the elements during work on a major project to conserve the St Kilda kirk before its 200th anniversary.
From the edge of the world 2024 – part 2
Our St Kilda ranger shares an update on the highs and lows of the 2024 season so far.
Concern over slow start to seabird breeding season
Seabird experts at the Trust have raised concerns after observing a slow start to the seabird breeding season as well as a reduction in nesting activity for key species such as fulmars, guillemots and shags.
The PLANTS project: Leith Hall’s Rock Garden
After spending time in the inspirational rock garden at Leith Hall, Valeria Soddu, Inventory Officer for the North PLANTS Team, shares some of the plants she discovered and their history.
Launch of our annual Footpath Fund appeal
We’ve launched our annual Footpath Fund appeal to raise funds to support the maintenance and repair of more than 300 miles of paths.
Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion: A case for costume
In the fourth in a series of articles inspired by the Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion exhibition, Regional Curator Vikki Duncan explores how we showcase costume spanning three centuries at House of Dun.
Skills from the past are vital for the future
The recently launched Historic Environment Skills Investment Plan (SIP) focuses on more than just the usual skills shortages. It highlights the diverse range of requirements for preserving our historic environment.
The PLANTS project: Year Two findings
As year two of the Trust‘s PLANTS project draws to a close, Project Manager Colin McDowall shares three exciting discoveries from across our gardens.
Curating Ramsay & Edinburgh Fashion
In the third in our series of articles on the 2024 Ramsay exhibition, Curator Antonia Laurence Allen gives us a behind-the-scenes tour.