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Two people are at work in a meadow, scything long grass. Tall trees grow around the edges of the field.
28 Mar 2025

Volunteering with the North East Rangers

There’s not a day goes by that we don’t appreciate the support given by our network of volunteers.

A person stands looking up at an old tree, with moss on some of its branches.
21 Mar 2025

Trust’s trees hold promise for the future

We are embarking on an ambitious project to record all the ancient, veteran and notable trees across our entire estate to secure the survival of these living relics.

Two men proudly hold a trophy between them. They are standing in front of two advertising hoardings for Archaeology Live! and Current Archaeology Awards.
21 Mar 2025

Pioneering Spirit prevails at archaeology awards

The National Trust for Scotland’s Pioneering Spirit project won Current Archaeology’s Archaeological Research Project of the Year.

A man and a woman stand on the ornate balcony of a stately home
21 Mar 2025

Love Scotland podcast – 2025 season

Welcome to the 2025 season of the Trust’s podcast, which shares some new stories about Scotland’s people and places.

A gold ring with an opal-like stone set in the front is displayed on a black mat. It has engraved sections around the band.
19 Mar 2025

Hugh Miller heirloom found on South African beach

A long-lost mourning ring is set to go on display at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage & Museum for the first time.

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.

A man dressed in 18th-century costume holds up a pair of glasses on a stick and reads a small book held out in front of him. He wears a red riding jacket with a white cravat. He is sitting at a writing desk by a basement window.
11 Mar 2025

Edinburgh’s literati turn out for Trust’s new book shop

A host of Edinburgh’s literary talent turned out to celebrate the launch of a new second-hand book shop at the Georgian House.

Duncan Chisholm plays the Gregg fiddle in front of a bust sculpture and two columns.
4 Mar 2025

Carnegie Hall debut for the Gregg fiddle

We are partnering with Hoolie in New York as the Gregg fiddle makes its Carnegie Hall debut.