Stories
Discover more about Scotland’s heritage and how we’re working to protect it.
Our winter places
Here’s a handy guide to which of our places are open this winter, so you can start planning some memorable days out.
Land at Drum acquired to restore ancient tree landscape
Two areas of land were purchased around the Drum Estate to help enhance and expand the ancient tree population.
Family craft: tea-stained Address to a Haggis scroll
Burns Night is celebrated on 25 January, and traditionally Robert Burns‘s ‘Address to a Haggis’ is read out. Before the big night, you can make a scroll, so your family‘s address looks extra impressive!
Rare and remarkable species discovered in 2025
We discovered seven rare and remarkable species across our special places in 2025.
Trust pays tribute to Stuart Brooks
All of us at the National Trust for Scotland are deeply saddened by the death of Stuart Brooks, Director of Conservation & Policy, who passed away earlier in December after illness.
Inverewe’s wild comeback: forest regeneration
Recent surveys have shown that nature is leading the way at Inverewe Garden.
Greenbank nears completion of daffodil restoration project
Trust staff and volunteers at Greenbank Garden are celebrating significant progress in our ambitious Donate a Daffodil project.
The Burns Project
Following its sold-out run at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, The Burns Project is going on tour across Scotland.
Winter Citylink travel inspiration
This winter, you can explore Scotland with Citylink to enjoy the very best of the season.