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Brilliant volunteers at Threave
Working with volunteers is very rewarding, and it’s a fantastic way to meet a diverse range of people.
A day in the life of a ... Visitor Services Supervisor
We meet Taylah Egbers from the Hill House for a behind-the-scenes glance at the important role she plays in caring for our special places.
Your donations at work
Take a look at how your donations are helping us protect Scotland’s heritage.
Interview with a Garden Apprentice
Find out more about our Garden Apprenticeship programme and the incredible benefits it brings to the Trust.
Addressing climate change in the Inverewe shelterbelt
The all-important shelterbelt at Inverewe Garden is now over 150 years old but is suffering from the challenges of climate change.
Enjoying Scotland’s coastline … in all weathers!
A small group of Ayrshire National Trust for Scotland members took up the challenge to Stride Out for Scotland on a distinctly damp Saturday in early October.
Epic 500-mile walk completed
Congratulations to Edoardo Bedin! This fundraising star has just completed an epic challenge – all for the love of Scotland.
Pedalling for Scotland – George Russell’s epic cycle across US
A National Trust for Scotland supporter, whose family has links to the foundation of the Trust, embarked on a 3,000 mile cycle across the US to raise funds for our charity.
Virtual garden tour: Brodie Castle Playful Garden
Join Brodie Castle Head Gardener, Ed Walling as he takes you on a tour around the extraordinary Playful Garden
Magda Sagarzazu: Keeper of Canna’s Flame
Read about the life of Canna’s tradition bearer Magda Sagarzazu and the impact she had on Scotland’s heritage.
Through the eyes of: a diver, photographer and volunteer
There’s not much that Jack Laws doesn’t know about St Abb’s Head, above and below the waves.
From quiet homes and first beginnings
Archivist Fiona Mackenzie describes her first five years on the Isle of Canna.
Through the eyes of: a conservation volunteer at St Abb’s Head NNR
When Margaret Renstead first volunteered for the Trust in the 1990s, she didn’t dream she’d still be volunteering nearly 30 years later!
Isle of Canna – a view from the harbour
Managing the harbour on Canna during the coronavirus pandemic and how the island is coping with the isolation.
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.