Magazine
Find out more about our member magazine, published three times a year.
Included with your membership is a subscription to our award-winning magazine, delivered straight to your door three times a year (Spring, Summer and Autumn/Winter). Each issue is packed full of inspiring ideas for days out, fascinating stories and the latest news about the Trust’s work across Scotland.
We also regularly feature recipes from Trust cafés, exclusive member promotions and sneak previews of exciting new ranges in our shops!
Our magazine is printed on Carbon Balanced Paper, sourced from sustainably managed forests and other controlled sources, and certified by PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification).
Members can view our current edition (as well as previous issues) online in the My Trust section of our website.
Autumn & Winter 2025 magazine highlights
In this issue, we feature great ideas for autumn and winter adventures, whether you’re looking for a colourful walk in one of our beautiful woodlands or a cosy high tea surrounded by breathtaking design. Don’t forget your member passport to tick off some new places.
There’s a special feature about looking up to discover some hidden treasures, and an early peek at our amazing Christmas gift guide.
We also share some more in-depth stories about the Trust’s work:
A year in the life of Castle Fraser
For the close-knit and creative team at Castle Fraser, every month is an opportunity to bring history, heritage and horticulture to life in inventive and accessible ways.
‘Autumn puts a nip in the air, but if you prefer your chills to be the supernatural kind, the castle’s ghosts can help with that.’
Heading for the hills
After 35 years of working for the Trust, Helen Cole takes us on a walk up the magnificent Ben Lawers before she retires. This is also the 75th anniversary year of Ben Lawers being in the Trust’s care.
’It’s not just about tromping to the summits; it’s about looking at pretty plants, listening to the burns, seeing wildlife and feeling the wind in your face. Just being out there is amazing, even if you get soaked!’
Rulers of the roost
Meet the bats who call Scotland – and Trust places – home.
‘These are intriguing and amazing creatures … and not just because of their ability to eat up to 3,000 midges in a night.’
Nature and climate
Kate Sampson, Head Ranger, reveals how Glen Rosa is recovering from the wildfire that tore across the landscape in April.
‘I’m hoping that by the end of the winter we’ll have replanted at least 25,000 trees.’
Read more about donating a tree to help our work in Glen Rosa
