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4 Dec 2018

The Carbon Farmer

The National Trust for Scotland has sponsored production of a short film to share a positive vision for the future of our peatlands.

View of Burg from across the sea. Snow is on the mountain tops in the distance.
28 Nov 2018

Saving our seas

We’re asking the salmon industry to clean up its act to protect Scotland’s world-class natural environment.

Canna seen from the sea on a calm sunny day. The island is reflected in the smooth water.
28 Nov 2018

Trust welcomes salmon recommendations

Richard Luxmoore welcomes the Rural Economy Committee’s recommendations on Scottish salmon farming.

A couple and their dog walk along a wide, snow-covered path through woodland. Snow is falling.

Winter walks and wildlife

Looking for an adventure this winter? Here are some of our incredible wintery walks with wildlife to enjoy.

A large group of people stand outside the Scottish Parliament building. They are holding lots of different colourful banners and placards.
14 Nov 2018

Fighting for Scotland’s nature

We’ve joined a campaign with 35 other charities to ask for an Environment Act for Scotland to protect our nature, after Brexit​.

A view of a wide glen at Mar Lodge Estate, with a river winding its way through the centre. The surrounding hills are clad in heather and pine plantations.
13 Nov 2018

Trust joins urgent bid for an Environment Act for Scotland

The Trust is one of 35 environmental charities calling for an Environment Act for Scotland.

A person stands on a mountain ridge, almost silhouetted against the blue hazy light as the sun sets on the horizon. Tall, jagged mountains can be seen across the valley.
7 Nov 2018

Scots want their scenic landscapes better protected

A new survey finds overwhelming support for greater measures to protect Scotland’s most scenic landscapes.

A glass pyramid sculpture shines in the sunlight in Brodick Castle Garden. Tall trees surround it, with the sun's rays seen through the leafy canopy.
6 Nov 2018

Adding sparkle to Brodick Castle gardens

We’ve enhanced the beautiful gardens at Brodick Castle with a series of silver sculptures.

A view of Corrieshalloch Gorge on a sunny day, showing the waterfall tumbling down the steep-sided gorge.
6 Nov 2018

Extreme invasive species extraction

We’re rooting out invasive species at Corrieshalloch Gorge NNR.

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