30 h. ago National Trust for Scotland lodges proposals for improved car parking at Culzean Castle

The charity group has lodged a planning application in an attempt to change the surface material on the estate’s events field overspill car park.

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4 d. ago Beautiful National Trust properties you'll recognise from Jane Austen films

In celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday , we take a look at the stunning properties used in film and TV adaptation you can visit now

Culture

8 d. ago Whole ecosystems ‘decimated’ by weeks of wildfires, charities warn

Vast areas of habitat for small mammals and birds have been damaged across the UK by the recent wildfires.

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8 d. ago Battle of Culloden to be investigated in new National Trust for Scotland podcast

The special will be hosted by Jackie Bird.

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8 d. ago Top National Trust For Scotland Attractions 2025: Here are 11 amazing places to visit during the school holidays

From wildlife and fascinating history, to beautiful walks and some of Scotland’s best cafes, National Trust for Scotland properties have the lot.

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9 d. ago Photography competition for Scotland residents to win £1,000 luxury getaway

Celebrating 20 Years of Care: ‘What Does Care Mean to You?’: To mark 20 years of championing care in communities across the UK, leading homecare provider Caremark is inviting Scotland's residents to enter its unique photography competition titled ‘What is care?’ for a chance to win a £1,000 luxury getaway.

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1 week ago Net closes in on Valerie with new footage of dachshund after more than 500 days at large on Kangaroo Island

Team leading South Australian search says risk of disrupting other wildlife has made it hard to capture missing pet dogElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcasNew footage of Valerie the miniature dachshund, missing since 2023, shows her sniffing around a trap and capering with a food box.But more than 500 days since she escaped from a pen on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, Valerie is still at large.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nine things every new parent should know, according to midwives

Midwives and the National Childbirth Trust have revealed how to ensure newborns get a healthy start to life

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1 week ago Full nationalisation of British Steel now 'likely' says Business Secretary, as he warns China faces 'high trust bar' to get involved in UK firms

Jonathan Reynolds admitted that while his 'preference' is to find a commercial partner to run the industry, the state could well have to take responsibility.

Events

1 week ago National Trust bans coaches from popular beauty spot to cut visitor numbers

People wishing to visit the Birling Gap and Seven Sisters cliffs will have to arrive at the coastal site by other means

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1 week ago Coaches banned at major UK beauty spot with 600,000 visitors a year in order to cut numbers

Hundreds of thousands of tourists take in the stunning Birling Gap each year, which forms part of the iconic Seven Sisters chalk cliffs - now the National Trust has stepped in to reduce visitor numbers

Events

1 week ago Idiotic daytrippers stand inches from death as they peer over crumbling cliffs

Tourists were seen today standing dangerously close to the cliff edge (pictured) in the coastal hamlet of Birling Gap, East Sussex, one of Britain's most popular beauty spots.

Events

2 w. ago Reviled wombat snatcher poses with her latest Aussie wildlife trophy just weeks after she fled the country in shame

Wombat snatcher Sam Strable has sparked fresh controversy by posing with more captured native Aussie wildlife - but all is not what it seems.

Politics

2 w. ago National Trust sites near Greater Manchester with fun activities this Easter

Get the kids inspired by nature with these Easter-themed trails

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2 w. ago National Trust discount codes for April 2025 – how to save up to 25%

Find out how to snap up National Trust membership deals and holiday discount codes this spring

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2 w. ago Urgent warning to gardeners doing pruning any of these plants this spring

The National Trust is warning gardeners to watch out for wildlife this spring as many take to their outdoor spaces to begin pruning ahead of summer

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2 w. ago Beautiful video captures thousands of adorable puffins making their return to National Trust site for 2025

Watch the magical scenes as thousands of puffins return to popular National Trust site, in this spectacular video.

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3 w. ago Families can hop to Threave Garden and Nature Reserve for some Easter fun

The historic site on the outskirts of Castle Douglas is one of 40 National Trust for Scotland properties hosting Easter egg trails.

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3 w. ago Visitors welcomed back to the Farnes Islands for spectacular puffin show

The National Trust acquired the internationally important wildlife sanctuary 100 years ago this year.

Culture

3 w. ago Last goats living on UK coastal site culled by National Trust

National Trust said they made the ‘difficult decision’ to cull the goats on Brean Down due to tuberculosis (TB)

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