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A huge flat fish (skate) lies on the bottom of a boat while a woman leans over it with a measuring tape
3 Sept 2024

70 years of caring for Fair Isle

The Trust is celebrating the 70th anniversary of Fair Isle coming under its care after the island was acquired from renowned ornithologist George Waterston on 3 September 1954.

A woman with pink hair, wearing a hi-vis jacket and blue gloves, uses a brush to paint and restore the black lettering on a white marble plaque.
26 Aug 2024

Glenfinnan Monument plaque restored in time for anniversary

The Trust has refurbished a 200-year-old marble plaque at Glenfinnan Monument.

Two people one wearing hi-vis and both wearing helmets and microphones sit in a helicopter next to the window.
26 Aug 2024

Your Gift in Action – autumn 2024

The Trust relies on the generosity of supporters like you to protect the special places we all cherish.

Eight people from the Edinburgh Members' Centre stand in front of a green wall, looking at the camera.
22 Aug 2024

Edinburgh Members’ Centre celebrates 50th anniversary

The Edinburgh Members’ Centre of the National Trust for Scotland recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special gathering.

The rotunda at Bannockburn at sunset. The sky is a bright orange to the left, with dark blue clouds to the right. Trees stand silhouetted beside the rotunda and flag pole.
22 Aug 2024

We’re in a battle about Bannockburn — and we need your support

We have a positive update on our request to Scottish Ministers to call in a Stirling Council-approved planning decision on land at Bannockburn.

An orchestra conductor during a performance. He has blonde hair and is wearing a black tuxedo.
16 Aug 2024

Highly acclaimed pianist Janusz Piotrowicz at Brodie Castle

We are delighted that esteemed pianist Janusz Piotrowicz will be giving a classical recital to entertain visitors at Brodie Castle this August.

The small church building on St Kilda, surrounded by scaffolding.
13 Aug 2024

Braving the elements to protect St Kilda kirk

National Trust for Scotland staff and contractors have braved the elements during work on a major project to conserve the St Kilda kirk before its 200th anniversary.

A man and a woman sit on a grassy cliff facing the camera. Both have large rucksacks next to them. The woman on the left leans back on her hands; the man on the right has two thumbs up! Both are relaxed and smiling.
8 Aug 2024

Concern over slow start to seabird breeding season

Seabird experts at the Trust have raised concerns after observing a slow start to the seabird breeding season as well as a reduction in nesting activity for key species such as fulmars, guillemots and shags.

A group of five people in old-fashioned Tudor dress stand outside a yellow building with a terracotta tiled roof. They hold a large cut out of a silver key.
5 Aug 2024

Committed Culross colleague’s farewell season

Michael Pitt, who is now in his tenth decade, is standing down from his role at Culross after 26 years.