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A drinks can left in a stream in a mountainous landscape.
16 Feb 2021

Scotland’s most famous glen to receive funding to improve visitor experience

If you love Glencoe and Glen Etive, you’ll be pleased to hear that a project which aims to empower tourists to explore the Glens responsibly is set to receive vital funding to help balance the needs of visitors, local people and the landscape.

A view of a large moorland area, with a large stone cairn in the distance. The sky is blue, with white fluffy clouds scudding across.
4 Feb 2021

Decision on Culloden application

We welcome yesterday’s decision by Highland Councillors to reject a proposed development at Culchunaig Steading.

Chris Beardshaw stands in a garden, smiling at the camera with his arms folded in front of him. He wears a bright blue woolly jumper, with a half zip.
15 Jan 2021

Redeveloping the Great Garden at Pitmedden

Working with the landscape architect and Beechgrove Garden presenter Chris Beardshaw, we’re reinterpreting the classic parterre garden for the modern world.

A view looking across the expanse of Culloden Moor, with a pretty much uninterrupted view of grass all the way to the horizon. There is a line of red flags running across the field.
9 Dec 2020

Scotland’s largest conservation charity welcomes decision on Culloden planning application

The National Trust for Scotland has welcomed last night’s unanimous decision by Highland Council to reject a bid to convert Treetop Equestrian Centre into a holiday complex.

Dozens of gannets fly over the sea, close to the shore of St Kilda.
3 Dec 2020

Scotland’s largest conservation charity supports new marine protections

The National Trust for Scotland has welcomed the announcement by the Scottish Government and Marine Scotland that an additional 12 marine sites around Scotland have been given Special Protection Area status.

Castle Fraser and the parkland grounds in spring. Daffodils grow in the foreground at the foot of a tall tree.

What to expect when visiting our places

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to as many of our properties as possible. We want you to enjoy your visit – your safety is our priority.

A view across Glen Lui in the summer sunshine
6 Nov 2020

Protecting our heritage from insensitive development

The Trust is calling for proposals for new Permitted Development Rights to be rejected, as they will reduce planning oversight and put our most valued heritage at risk.

A wooded landscape with mountains in the background, all under a blue sky.
5 Nov 2020

Positive prospects for precarious plants

We’re carrying out two exciting rare plant conservation projects for twinflower and alpine blue sow thistle at Mar Lodge Estate.

A small group of people walk along a sandy beach, with two dogs running beside them. Culzean Castle can be seen on the cliff top in the background. The walkers are well wrapped up, with waterproof clothing.
28 Oct 2020

Enjoying Scotland’s coastline … in all weathers!

A small group of Ayrshire National Trust for Scotland members took up the challenge to Stride Out for Scotland on a distinctly damp Saturday in early October.