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A large group of Trust gardeners, all wearing navy jackets, stand in front of some ferns and a tall flowering rhododendron in Brodick Castle Garden. The castle can just be seen in the distance.
26 Apr 2024

The PLANTS project: the Brodick audit

The PLANTS project team recently visited Brodick Castle. The Project Manager shares some behind-the-scenes insights into the team’s work.

Arts and Crafts house pictured through trees.

Secret garden escapes

Plan your next escape at one of our secret garden holiday properties

A long pine tree stands to the right with snow covered mountains in the background against a pale blue sky.
15 Apr 2024

Your Gift in Action – spring 2024

As a charity, the Trust depends on the generosity of our supporters to safeguard the many cherished places in our care.

A white mountain hare with brown eyes is pictured side on between two clumps of brown heather.

Photography top tips

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A collage of 8 different plants, flowering in Scotland in springtime
28 Mar 2024

The PLANTS project: 8 plants to look out for this Easter

The PLANTS project team have selected some of their favourite Easter plants from across the Trust’s gardens.

A close-up of a branch of apple blossom, with Priorwood House in the background.

Beautiful blossom

It’s time to celebrate one of nature’s most dazzling displays – colourful and sweet-smelling spring blossom!

Clusters of snowdrops grow on a woodland floor covered with dry leaves.
11 Mar 2024

The PLANTS project: snowdrop season at Branklyn Garden

The PLANTS Project East team have picked five of their favourite snowdrops from their audit of Branklyn Garden.

Looking out to sea across rocky cliffs and sea stacks. A rainbow forms a perfect arc on the blue sea horizon.
5 Mar 2024

Call for ministers to reject proposed Berwick Bank wind farm site

Polling for the National Trust for Scotland shows that 80% of the public agree that the proposed development, off St Abb’s Head, should be re-sited.

A man wearing a waterproof coat and a fleece hat sits on a hillside, concentrating on planting a young tree beside a clump of a heather. A little brown and white dog sits next to him, looking out across the stream that runs through the glen. There is snow on the peaks in the background.
28 Feb 2024

An opportunity to help protect Scotland’s woodlands

Through our charity’s Dedicate a Tree appeal, you can make planet-friendly gifts and be part of creating Scotland’s future woodlands.