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A smiling man wearing a navy National Trust for Scotland t-shirt and red ear protectors holds up a large John Deere lawn mower hopper. He is tipping grass cuttings onto a large pile.
28 Jun 2021

A day in the life of an ... Estate Supervisor

Meet Aidan Bell, whose wide-ranging role covers two Trust properties: Inverewe and Corrieshalloch Gorge.

A black and white photograph of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and other younger members of the royal family on St Kilda. Prince Charles stands by a stone wall, talking to a man with his back to the camera. The younger members of the party are looking at a hole in the ground with a lady carrying a trowel. The royal yacht is at anchor in the bay behind them.
16 Jun 2021

A royal message in our summer magazine

We are delighted and honoured that our Patron, HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, has written the welcome letter for our summer members’ magazine.

A collection of glass bottles and old cleaning products stand on a shelf beside a kitchen sink at the Tenement House. A mangle is screwed on to the edge of the sink, and a wash board stands behind.
11 Jun 2021

Why we love the Tenement House

Join Ana Sanchez for a glimpse into life in the Tenement House in Glasgow at the beginning of the 20th century.

A man is standing behind a drystone wall and is carrying out repairs to it.
1 Jun 2021

Volunteer skills in action at Inverewe

The art of constructing and repairing drystone walls at Inverewe.

A woman in a pink t-shirt is in a garden and holds a National Trust for Scotland omega sign, with the word 'love' on it.
31 May 2021

A day in the life of a ... Visitor Experience Manager

We meet Julie Armour from Brodie Castle for a behind-the-scenes glance at the important role she plays in caring for our special places.

A close-up of a smiling young woman standing on a metal walkway, a little bit like scaffolding. She wears a navy jacket with the National Trust for Scotland logo on it. She has mid-length fair hair.
30 Apr 2021

A day in the life of a ... Visitor Services Supervisor

We meet Taylah Egbers from the Hill House for a behind-the-scenes glance at the important role she plays in caring for our special places.

A group of 5 men and women stand or kneel in a grassy field, with a drystone wall running behind them. The lady in the middle is holding a large camera.
30 Apr 2021

Brilliant volunteers at Threave

Working with volunteers is very rewarding, and it’s a fantastic way to meet a diverse range of people.

A woman pushes a very large lawn mower over a manicured lawn. A neatly clipped hedge runs along the edge of the lawn, with tall yews growing behind. The woman wears ear protectors.
7 Apr 2021

Interview with a Garden Apprentice

Find out more about our Garden Apprenticeship programme and the incredible benefits it brings to the Trust.

A close-up photo of a man, wearing waterproof clothing, standing in woodland beside a small pine tree. He is smiling.
3 Feb 2021

Addressing climate change in the Inverewe shelterbelt

The all-important shelterbelt at Inverewe Garden is now over 150 years old but is suffering from the challenges of climate change.