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Newhailes House seen across the lawn, with tall leafy trees framing the shot.
31 Aug 2023

Why we love Newhailes House & Gardens

Members of the Newhailes team share some of the reasons why they love this place of magical spaces, just on Edinburgh’s doorstep.

A National Trust for Scotland ranger sits in the driver's seat of a Land Rover, and leans through the open window. A young girl sits in a car seat in the back, smiling.
30 Aug 2023

Rangers rise to the challenge in Glencoe

As Glencoe experiences one of its busiest years, our ranger team is working hard with visitors and campers to care for this spectacular glen.

A view of a grand stately house, which is essentially oblong in shape except for two crenellated towers at the front of the house. A large lawn lies in front of the house. A tarmac drive runs all the way round the house.
22 Aug 2023

Why we love House of the Binns

Members of the House of the Binns team share some of their highlights of this remarkable house near Linlithgow.

A close-up of a young woman standing on a sailing boat at sea, with islands on the horizon. She has long wavy hair and wears a dark fleece.
21 Aug 2023

New Trust ambassador shares her love of the sea

We have appointed Cal Major – vet, adventurer and advocate for the oceans and nature – to a new volunteer role of ‘ambassador’.

Two women stand in a garden, with an Edwardian glasshouse behind them. The lady on the left wears a navy National Trust for Scotland jacket. The lady on the right wears a floral dress.
17 Aug 2023

Trust secures new funding for buildings conservation work

The award of over £1 million from Historic Environment Scotland will allow us to undertake vital conservation activity.

A group of workshop participants looking at the Robert the Bruce statue at Bannockburn.
17 Aug 2023

New research partnership with University of Stirling

Our new partnership with the University of Stirling will enhance research, teaching and learning in key heritage themes.

Some letterpress type blocks, spelling out Ps & Qs with a right-pointing arrow beneath, are displayed against pale wooden boards.
16 Aug 2023

Caring for industrial collections, part 1: minding your Ps & Qs

In the first of this four-part series, we explore the challenges and opportunities involved in caring for dynamic collections.

A view of a meadow-style border in Pitmedden Garden on a sunny day. Electric blue thistles are in the foreground. A large hedge and dome-shaped tree are in the background, with Pitmedden House just peeking over the top.
14 Aug 2023

Why we love Pitmedden Garden

A garden that’s good for the soul and good for the planet! Members of our team and visitors at Pitmedden Garden share why they love this special place.

Looking across a calm Village Bay, just above the rocky beach and stone pier. A large cruise ship is at anchor in the middle of the bay, and several smaller boats are anchored closer to shore. A RIB is alongside the jetty, filled with passengers, and another two RIBs wait out in the bay.
28 Jul 2023

From the edge of the world 2023: part 2

From birthday parties to handling sudden medical emergencies, our St Kilda ranger shares some extracts from her daily log, giving a flavour of what life on the islands is really like.

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