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Patron, President and Vice-Presidents

Find out more about our Patron, President and Vice-Presidents.

Patron

The Patron of the National Trust for Scotland is His Majesty The King.

His Majesty takes a close interest in the Trust’s responsibilities, from our work to protect traditional buildings, to growing beautiful gardens and stewarding our countryside places.

He marked the Trust’s 90th anniversary in the spring 2021 edition of the Trust’s magazine with a special message to our members and, in September 2021, renewed his Patronage of the Trust. That same month, along with Her Majesty The Queen, he visited Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway and a few days later he formally opened the Dr Sheila Bain Courtyard at House of Dun near Montrose.

The former Duke of Rothesay talks with a man and a woman by a stone wall, just outside Burns Cottage. Prince Charles is wearing a kilt. A lady dressed in an Edwardian costume stands in a grand Saloon, pointing out some features to Prince Charles and a small group of people. The room has elaborate plasterwork on the walls.

President

The President of the National Trust for Scotland is Jackie Bird.

The Trust’s first female president, Jackie has long been a thoughtful and committed friend to the Trust, recently hosting our acclaimed series of Love Scotland podcasts. Her deep interest in Scotland’s heritage, and her skills at communicating that, will be a huge asset to the Trust.

Jackie herself says: ‘More than ever, I know the importance of the Trust’s work to all parts of Scotland and to all generations who live or visit here. I’m absolutely committed to, and excited about, using my role as President to communicate that importance to different audiences, and I’m flattered to have the opportunity to do so.’

Jackie Bird sits on a bench in a garden, with trees behind her. She is smiling.
Jackie Bird, journalist and broadcaster

Vice-Presidents

The Duchess of Fife

Professor Hugh Cheape

Professor Michael Scott-Morton

Caroline Borwick

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The three jagged peaks of the Three Sisters range in Glencoe are seen against a bright blue sky.

What does the Trust’s President do?

The President is an ambassador for our charity’s work, promoting our work to protect Scotland’s heritage.

Jackie Bird sits on a bench in a garden, with trees behind her. She is smiling.

Our new President: Jackie Bird

Journalist and broadcaster Jackie Bird has been confirmed as the new President of the National Trust for Scotland.

Trust’s Royal Patron at the birthplace of Burns

This week we welcomed our Patron, HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay and Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Rothesay on their first visit to Burns Cottage in Ayrshire.

Prince Charles and some other smartly dressed officials stand in a courtyard beside some stone steps. Prince Charles stands beside a plaque covered by a red sheet.

The Duke of Rothesay encounters Scotland’s rural past

Our Patron, His Royal Highness The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay was greeted by over 100 guests at House of Dun near Montrose earlier today.

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