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A group of people smile to camera at Dùn Coillich Community Land.
18 Mar 2025

Ben Lawers welcomes apprentices

The team at Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve have welcomed their first Rural Skills Modern Apprentices.

A gull-like bird soars through the air, its wings fully extended. A blue sea can be seen in the background and a lighter sky.
13 Mar 2025

Saving Scotland’s seabirds ... one boat at a time

We are working with partners to improve biosecurity, to help protect Scotland’s seabird colonies.

Two gardeners stand on either side of a pyramid trellis of sweet pea plants growing in a garden.

Sustainable gardening: 10 ways to get equipped

Here are some tips and ideas from the Trust’s gardens community on how to get started.

A composite, collage-style image of 5 photos of gardens. In the top left is a photo of long grassy path, with herbaceous beds either side. Top middle is a photo of the villa at Holmwood with cream roses in the foreground. Far right is a large photo of white, bell-shaped Cassiope flowers. In the bottom left is a photo of some tall Wollemi pines, against a deep blue sky. And in the bottom middle is a photo of two people wearing blue t-shirts taking a close look at a large fern in a border.
25 Feb 2025

The PLANTS project: 10 reflections

The PLANTS project team reflect on three years of documenting Scotland’s gardens, sharing unforgettable experiences that have shaped the National Trust for Scotland’s botanical legacy.

A small black fly stands on a red granite boulder.
25 Feb 2025

Rare fly discovered at Mar Lodge Estate

The National Trust for Scotland team at Mar Lodge Estate is celebrating the discovery of the rare Arctic wave dancer fly at a high-altitude loch.

Standing in the woodland garden of Brodick Castle and looking out to sea, just visible between the very tall trees!
3 Feb 2025

The PLANTS project: three west coast gardens

Discover some of the unusual plants thriving in our west coast gardens at Arduaine, Brodick and Crarae.

A walking trail next to a pond with trees on the lefthand side
14 Jan 2025

Habitat improved to protect rare aquatic insects

Work has been carried out to protect the habitat of rare dragonfly and damselfly species at Castle Fraser.

A white bag of Biochar compost stands in a flower bed of pink flowers.
6 Jan 2025

Innovation in the Highlands: sharing conservation projects

Our Highlands & Islands team recently hosted an exchange visit with representatives of the Dúlra project in Ireland, to share conservation learnings.

A view of the terraced garden at Inverewe, dropping down to the lochside. Visitors walk along one of the narrow gravel paths. Bright pink flowers are in the foreground.
6 Jan 2025

Jules is an ambassador for Inverewe

Have you considered volunteering at Inverewe? It’s a wonderful way to engage with the local community, interact with visitors, express your love for nature, and be part of something special.