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Young people holding a giant £1 coin at Edinburgh Castle
7 Jun 2023

Young explorers can access historic places for just £1

The National Trust for Scotland – along with Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses – has announced £1 entry to over 600 historic places across Scotland for Young Scot National Entitlement Card holders.

A wooden harpsichord stands in a grand drawing room, with gilt-framed paintings on the wall behind. A stool sits before the harpsichord and sheet music rests on top.
6 Jun 2023

Pride Month at the National Trust for Scotland

In June, we are hosting a number of exciting activities that highlight the role and histories of LGBT+ people at some of our Edinburgh places.

Two men walk along a path with Culloden Visitor Centre in the background. Both are dressed in Jacobite costumes.

Celebrating our valued volunteers

We’re showcasing the remarkable contributions of our dedicated volunteers through their inspiring stories of the vital work they do, from gardening to governance.

A bright pink passport for National Trust for Scotland places rests against a tree. In the distance is Newhailes House.
31 May 2023

Launch of member passport

The new National Trust for Scotland passport, exclusively for members, is a wonderful way to experience Scotland’s special places.

29 May 2023

Threave Landscape Restoration Project inspires change

Our project to transform a disused dairy farm in Dumfries & Galloway is inspiring change across the country.

A stone lantern is surrounded by tall grasses and plants with cream flowers.
26 May 2023

The PLANTS project: an artist’s garden at Broughton House

Our PLANTS project inventory officer shares some of her findings after spending time in the inspirational garden at Broughton House.

A sailing boat is anchored in the middle of the sheltered bay on a shimmering sunny day on Canna.
24 May 2023

Scottish island adventures

Sail across sparkling seas and visit these splendid Scottish islands. Incredible scenery, fresh sea air and family-friendly adventures await.

A group of razorbills (that look a little like thin penguins!) sit on a rock, with the sea in the background.
22 May 2023

Why we’re objecting to the Berwick Bank windfarm

Whilst supportive of offshore wind generation, we have concerns about the site of a proposed windfarm off St Abb’s Head NNR.

11 May 2023

Bringing Back the Binns: behind the scenes with the Collections Care Assistant

In the fourth instalment of ‘Bringing Back the Binns’, discover how the process of packing and storing the painting collection was undertaken by the Collections Care team.