Talking up trees

Could autumn be Scotland’s best season? At this time of year, our properties are transformed as the trees start to turn. They take on the stunning amber and red hues, lighting up woodlands with their bold, bright colours.

From Threave Garden in Dumfries and Galloway to Inverewe on the banks of Loch Ewe, the Trust has beautiful cultivated gardens and wilder woodlands.

In celebration of our trees, we’re taking part in the Scottish Tree Festival. From 28 September until 2 December 2019, we’re running events that give visitors the chance to discover more about our botanical beauties, enjoy the outdoors and perhaps capture some amazing photographs at the same time.

Some highlights from the programme include:

• Threave tree planting workshop - find out how to ensure your saplings really thrive, with the expert help of our talented gardeners.
• Crathes tree-rubbing trail – discover the significant trees of this historic Aberdeenshire estate. Pick up a booklet, collect rubbings on the way round and get a stamp once complete.
• A Festival of Fruit at Kellie Castle – it’s all about apples during this week-long celebration. This Fife orchard grows 25 varieties, including some that are all but forgotten.

The National Trust for Scotland works every day to protect Scotland’s national and natural treasures. From coastlines to castles, art to architecture, wildlife to wilderness, we protect all of this For the Love of Scotland.

In Our Strategy for Protecting Scotland’s Heritage 2018–23, we set out how we’re planning to work towards our vision that Scotland’s heritage is valued by everyone and protected now, and for future generations.