Players helping heritage

The National Trust for Scotland received an incredible £200,000 in 2017, which allowed the charity to create two new all-ability trails and a brand new adventure play experience at Culzean Castle & Country Park. These projects have enabled more visitors to experience the Ayrshire estate’s wonderful landscapes and have made heritage even more fun for younger visitors.

The gala was a celebration of the phenomenal achievements of charities working across Great Britain and internationally that are supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The lottery also took the opportunity to announce an increase to 32% of each ticket sale going directly to good causes. The news of the funding total and increase was shared at the annual event, on Tuesday 23 January, at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh.

The event was attended by actor Emma Thompson, broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan and TV presenter Fiona Philips. Entertainment on the night was provided by Heather Small.

Ali MacLeod, Head of Fundraising at the National Trust for Scotland said:

“Huge thanks to the players of People’s Postcode Lottery who have made these fantastic projects possible at Culzean Castle. Thanks to their support, our charity has made real improvements on the ground which mean even more people can experience and enjoy their heritage.”