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Clumps of purple heather cover the lower slopes of a mountain glen. Small trees can be seen in the background, also growing on the lower slopes.
11 Nov 2021

Stronger planning protections needed for scenery

New policy needed to ensure scenic landscapes are protected from development.

A view of the front of Brodie Castle in autumn, on a rather grey day. Fallen brown leaves lie on the lawn in the foreground. The photo is taken from a near-ground perspective.
11 Nov 2021

Brodie Castle – the community during wartime

The family who lived at Brodie Castle and the estate workers served in several wars. Find out more about some of their stories.

A young woman sits at a wooden workbench, with a pile of materials before her. An anglepoise lamp lights her work space.
9 Nov 2021

Meet the Makers: Hannah Louise Lamb

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland, by selling their products in our physical and online shops. This time, we meet Hannah Louise Lamb, who specialises in bespoke hand-cut jewellery.

A red squirrel sits on the woodland floor, its fluffy tail curled behind it. The sun shines through the squirrel's fur, making it almost glow against the rust-coloured leaves on the floor.

Autumn wildlife

With the nights getting darker and the days chillier, now’s the perfect time to head outdoors to catch sight of some of Scotland’s most iconic creatures, big and small, at National Trust for Scotland properties.

A woodland path, covered in fallen orange leaves, wends through trees. A rocky bank rises to the right of the path.

Highlights of the season

Colourful, evocative and full of interest, autumn is a spectacular time to head outdoors – with a feast of experiences to enjoy at Trust properties around the country.

Close-up of a sculpture and flowers in a garden setting
3 Nov 2021

For peat’s sake, it’s time for compost ban

Global charities call for urgent ban on the use of peat in compost to tackle climate crisis.

3 Nov 2021

A wedding present to Ben Lawers

A couple from Killin has donated over a thousand pounds from their wedding guests to the Trust.

A group of people stand and sit on a cliff top. In the background are dramatic cliffs and a blue sea, with white waves crashing against the rocks.
1 Nov 2021

Joint call on delivering for nature and climate at COP26

We’re standing alongside our partners to call on world leaders to make COP26 a success for climate.

Purple and yellow pansies grow in a tub held inside an old drinking fountain. The fountain has an engraving of bones at the bottom, and women with snakes in their hair above the flowers.

The myths of witches

Dr Ciaran Jones challenges some of the misconceptions relating to the witches of Scotland.

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