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A man wearing a blue jumper and blue nitrile gloves holds up a small metal object, which looks like a coin.
19 Jan 2026

Volunteer discovers 18th-century beggar’s badge

A volunteer at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace has discovered that an object previously thought to be a communion token is instead an 18th-century beggar’s badge.

A photo of a woman with short brown hair, wearing a white blouse, a suit jacket, and a spotted scarf, looking off into the distance.
16 Jan 2026

A tribute to Kathleen Dalyell from House of the Binns

The Trust pays tribute to Kathleen Dalyell, wife of Tam Dalyell and former Property Manager at the House of the Binns, who passed away at the end of 2025.

Two people lean against the long, low branches of an ancient tree on the Drum Estate
7 Jan 2026

Land at Drum acquired to restore ancient tree landscape

Two areas of land were purchased around the Drum Estate to help enhance and expand the ancient tree population.

5 Jan 2026

Rare and remarkable species discovered in 2025

We discovered seven rare and remarkable species across our special places in 2025.

A photo of the upper half of a man outside a blonde sandstone building. He has short brown hair, a grey beard and is wearing a navy blue Regatta fleece jacket with the National Trust for Scotland logo.
23 Dec 2025

Trust pays tribute to Stuart Brooks

All of us at the National Trust for Scotland are deeply saddened by the death of Stuart Brooks, Director of Conservation & Policy, who passed away earlier in December after illness.

A person leans over to look through a telescope, which is pointed towards a very bright moon. The moon is hanging in the sky over Hugh Miller's Cottage.
1 Dec 2025

Astronomy Month at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace

Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage & Museum in Cromarty will be celebrating all things space over four weeks this winter.

The snow-capped peak of Ben Lawers rises, with grassy foothills in the foreground. The sky is bright blue.
24 Nov 2025

Landscape pressures in Scotland

To coincide with the launch of Scotland’s Landscape Charter, the National Trust for Scotland is calling for action to protect Scotland’s landscapes.

A person in a helmet and high-vis jacket examines a path beside Staffa’s hexagonal rock columns.
21 Nov 2025

Next phase of Staffa infrastructure project begins

We have commenced the next phase of a major infrastructure project on Staffa as we continue to invest in the visitor experience on this beautiful island.

An orange coloured moth in an egg carton.
21 Nov 2025

Inverewe and Corrieshalloch are a haven for biodiversity

This summer, Inverewe and Corrieshalloch Gorge were alive with more than just the flutter of visitors – they were buzzing, gliding, and shimmering under the watchful eye of the Trust’s conservation team.