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Through the eyes of: the third (and present!) Trust ranger at St Abb’s Head
Liza Cole gives you a snapshot of what life is like for a Senior Ranger at St Abb’s Head NNR.
Rebuilding bridges across our landscapes
Find out about our work to care for some of the most remote bridges in Scotland.
Through the eyes of: the second Trust ranger at St Abb’s Head
Kevin Rideout describes his experience of being the ranger at St Abb’s Head for nearly a quarter of a century.
Overcoming barriers to experiencing Scotland’s culture
Ahead of the Scottish Government’s first Culture Strategy for 20 years, we’ve published new public opinion research on current cultural activity in Scotland, and the barriers to its development.
Growing skills
The National Trust for Scotland is preparing our first intake of garden apprentices for the next step in their career.
Chief Executive confirms retirement plans
Chief Executive Simon Skinner is retiring in May 2020.
Lighting up the Tenement House
At number 96 on our 100 Ways list is shining light on life in a traditional tenement by restoring its original gas lighting.
The importance of volunteers on Canna
Two volunteer groups came to Canna to help us out with a big clean-up.
Cleaning Canna
At number 83 on our 100 Ways list, we’ve been cleaning up Canna with the help of our Conservation Volunteers.
From the edge of the world: part 9
Our blog from St Kilda has a guest writer this week, who shares what it's like to volunteer on the island.
From the edge of the world: part 8
Our new blog from St Kilda reveals what it’s like to spend a season working here.
A wide range of ranger-led events
Today (Wednesday 31 July) is World Ranger Day! To celebrate, we’re highlighting our summer programme of ranger-led events across the Trust.
Are you the key to unlocking our plant heritage stories?
We’re seeking our first Curator of Plant Collections to help make the most of our amazing plants and gardens.
Sir Mark Jones named as new Chair
Sir Mark Jones FRSE will take on the role of Chair, when Sir Moir Lockhead steps down in August.
The Trust wants to grow more gardeners!
Our Garden Apprentice training scheme continues to help grow more professional gardeners to care for our beautiful and important places.
Liz is digging, for the love of Scotland
In celebration of Volunteers’ Week 2019, we’re highlighting the work of our volunteers.
Eddie’s caring for our collections
In celebration of Volunteers’ Week 2019, we’re highlighting the work of our volunteers.
Colin’s a conservation champion
In celebration of Volunteers’ Week 2019, we’re highlighting the work of our volunteers.
Volunteering variety
At number 59 on our 100 Ways list is providing volunteers with opportunities to get involved with nature conservation in our dedicated Conservation Volunteer groups.
Rachel’s exhibiting success
In celebration of Volunteers’ Week 2019, we’re highlighting the work of our volunteers.
Katie’s a social media whizz-kid
In celebration of Volunteers’ Week 2019, we’re highlighting the work of our volunteers.
Celebrating our volunteers
National Volunteers’ Week provides us with the perfect opportunity to celebrate and thank our hard-working volunteers.
Honing skills for the future
With the recent launch of the Historic Environment Skills Investment Plan, we’re looking forward to helping to deliver the outcomes for the long-term benefit of our heritage.
Stitching the past
A jacket, inspired by an early 17th-century example in Glasgow’s Burrell Collection, makes a stunning addition to the beautiful needlework collection at Culross Palace.