Trust secures new funding for buildings conservation work

The Buildings team not only focus on the castles, houses and palaces in our care, but also the built structures in the many gardens we look after. In the last year, our charity has invested over £57,000 in a major refurbishment of the large glasshouse at Malleny Garden, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, with further investment planned through the Partnership Fund to restore the second glasshouse within the grounds.

The Partnership Fund will also support our delivery of a training programme to upskill members of staff across the Trust, providing a wider understanding of how people can contribute to the conservation and maintenance of the Trust’s buildings.

Sarah MacKinnon, Head of Building Conservation at the National Trust for Scotland, said: ‘As set out in the Trust’s 10-year strategy, Nature, Beauty and Heritage for Everyone, we are committed to the conservation, repair and maintenance of our historic buildings.’

Sarah continued: ‘Looking after over 100 places throughout the country means there’s no shortage of work to be done. We are incredibly grateful to our supporters, donors, volunteers and members, who allow us to continue to safeguard some of Scotland’s most important and valued historic buildings for generations to come.’

Susan O’Connor, Head of Grants at HES, said: ‘I am delighted that our Partnership Fund will help to support the Trust’s ambitions. Scotland is home to a vast number of heritage assets – from castles and palaces to historic houses – which are hugely important to communities up and down the country. We welcome the Trust’s efforts to explore new ways to understand and care for these places, and I very much look forward to seeing the work unfold as the project progresses.’

We look forward to sharing updates on our conservation work over the coming year.