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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 group of women sit round a table, with several copies of books laid out as well as cake snacks and cups of tea.
7 Jun 2023

The volunteer experience at the Tenement House

To round off Volunteers Week, we meet our team of volunteers at the Tenement House, who bring unwavering commitment and enthusiasm in helping us share the stories of Glasgow.

A close-up of a puffin with a row of sand eels dangling from its brightly coloured beak.
6 Jun 2023

Seabirds, camera, action!

We would love you to submit photos of seabirds carrying fish at any National Trust for Scotland place. This will help us monitor what food seabirds are finding to feed their chicks.

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.

A group of men and women gather round a lady kneeling in a field. She holds a large cheque, made out for £800,000. Tall mountains rise in the background.
6 Jun 2023

Many hands make light work

Members of staff from the National Trust for Scotland and People’s Postcode Lottery recently took part in a volunteering day at Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve.

A flower border in full bloom with lots of tall flowering plants. Many have pink or purple flowers.
5 Jun 2023

It’s time to end the sale of peat

We’re calling for the government to end the use of peat in horticultural growing media.

2 Jun 2023

Raeburn’s Edinburgh exhibition opens to the public

Marking the 200th anniversary of Raeburn’s death, the exhibition offers new perspectives on one of Scotland’s greatest artists.

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.