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Metal letters spelling out Culloden are attached to an old stone wall at the entrance to a driveway. It has rained recently and the grass and stones glisten as the sun breaks through the clouds.
11 Sept 2025

Historian leaves generous legacy to protect Culloden

Professor Christopher Duffy left our charity more than £1 million to support our work to protect Culloden Battlefield.

Four people stand in a line, all wearing white hard hats. Behind them is a modernist building, with trees either side. One of the women is holding a bright blue plaque.
10 Sept 2025

Bernat Klein Studio Coalition takes ownership

A coalition of leading Scottish heritage and design organisations have taken the keys to Peter Womersley’s masterpiece, opening a new chapter for Scottish modernist heritage.

A group of 16 people stand in front of a stone structure with a turf roof. Behind them is the calm water of Village Bay, St Kilda.
5 Sept 2025

From the edge of the world 2025 – part 3

We take a look at a ‘day in the life’ of people living on St Kilda on the 95th anniversary of the evacuation.

A woman leans over a flapper skate with a measuring tape
22 Aug 2025

Research helps secure status of flapper skate habitats

The coastal region around Fair Isle has been awarded Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) status following marine research surveys supported by the Trust.

A view of a craggy mountain, with plant cover at the lower edges.

Looking for love in Ben Lomond

We’re playing matchmaker in a bid to help save a population of relict downy willow trees on one of Scotland’s most popular Munros.

Image of St Kilda from the sea. Birds fly around the rocky cliffs.
5 Aug 2025

Landslip on St Kilda after Storm Floris hits

Storm Floris has caused a landslip on St Kilda, as well as bringing down trees across Scotland.

Towering yew trees stand at the edge of a colourful, manicured walled garden. Red privet hedging surrounds beds in a lawn.
4 Aug 2025

Why we love Malleny Garden

Enjoy a 5-minute dip into the tranquil oasis of Malleny Garden, our very special place on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

Three people, all wearing National Trust for Scotland navy jackets, stand on the grassy hillside, with the Ben Lawers range in the background.
1 Aug 2025

Celebrating 75 years of Ben Lawers being in our care

We are proudly celebrating the 75th anniversary of Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve coming into our care.

Guillemots crowd on a cliff ledge at St Abb's Head
1 Aug 2025

Trust disappointed at Berwick Bank decision

We are concerned about the impact that the Berwick Bank windfarm will have on seabird colonies at St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve.