The conservation team at Holmwood is diligently restoring and preserving ‘Greek’ Thomson’s intricate designs so visitors can experience the Glaswegian villa in its original glory of ancient, classical, and Egyptian visual delights.

Protecting people and wildlife on Staffa through conservation forward land and visitor management.

The Hill House’s innovative look relied on cutting-edge construction techniques, but the materials have not withstood Scotland’s rainy west coast weather and the entire structure in now at risk.

The rising tides project will address rising sea levels and erosion, an increasing threat to Scotland’s coastline and coastal communities.

The National Trust for Scotland is updating the formal and walled gardens at Brodick Castle, including wonders like the Bavarian Summerhouse and new sculpture for the middle lawn space overlooking the Firth of Clyde.

The Foundation has long supported work at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, and in Fiscal Year 2018-19 we funded important structural repairs to the exterior of the Burns Cottage and the development of a public garden space behind the Cottage that has improved the environment for the benefit of the local Ayrshire community and is […]

Made famous by its use as Lallybroch in Outlander, when you first see Preston Mill you might think you’ve taken a step back in time. Last winter, the Mill’s water wheel fused and would no longer turn. NTS USA partnered with NTS on what turned out to be a wildly successful social media crowdfunder to fund the repairs […]

With the help of members and friends who generously supported our 2018 annual appeal we were able to fully fund the restoration of the water feature at the center of Culzean Castle’s Fountain Court. The repairs are now complete and the magnificent fountain is fully functional again. The restoration work was completed with the expertise […]

Funding from the US Foundation helped to make possible a long-term roof repair scheme at Brodick Castle. The roof of the castle requires regular maintenance to the leadwork on the cap-house roof and parapet gutter, and re-slating and re-pointing of any weathered mortar joints to the chimneys and walls at this level. However, this is […]

Designed in 1818 as an Orangery, this beautiful structure is now used to grow camellias. In 2011-12, urgent repairs were necessary for public safety and the conservation of the building. Now completed, the Camellia House is a registered wedding venue, providing another revenue stream for the property that would not have been possible without the […]

Research and restoration to a stair located in the cellar of Drum Castle resulted in confirmation that the artefact was used as far back as the early 15th century. With generous support from an American donor, this research provided new and significant information on the archaeological history of Drum Castle. Conservation work to the stair will […]

The subject of the 2013 Annual Appeal, funding from Americans across the country has made possible the re-thatching of Souter Johnnie’s Ale House Cottage using traditional building methods. The cottage is one of the last of its kind in Scotland making the conservation not only critical to preserving the history of traditional roof thatching but […]

The Traditional Croft Management Program encourages the continuation of small scale, communal farming practices on the Balmacara Estate and protects these increasingly rare agricultural communities. Crofting plays an important part in shaping the landscape, cultural heritage, and social economy of the Highlands and many other parts of Scotland. Since 2012, American donors and private foundations […]

St. Kilda is an archipelago located in the Outer Hebrides, 41 miles west of North Uist. An internationally significant natural and cultural heritage site, it is recognized by UNESCO as a dual World Heritage Site. The area is the largest seabird sanctuary in the North-East Atlantic, welcoming over 1 million seabirds in the spring and […]

Through the generosity of an American donor, we made a grant to fund the building of a visitor information area and shelter on the Isle of Iona. Iona welcomes over 120,000 visitors annually, however the small island has few facilities to provide them with information or shelter. This funding will support a new building on […]

A generous American donor helped to fund the Wild Wood Adventure playground at Crathes Castle. The previous play area was in poor condition and the modern upgrade is encouraging more visits to the property from families, the local community as well as being a popular site for school visits. Surrounded by towering trees on this […]

The subject of our tremendously successful 2014 Annual Appeal, the Burns Monument will benefit from donations made by hundreds of American donors. The monument, the first memorial dedicated to the life and work of Robert Burns, is in need of vital repairs due to water ingress which has damaged the structure. Repairs are anticipated to […]

With the support of American donors and contributions from across the world, at the end of 2014 the National Trust for Scotland was able to purchase the Culloden blunderbuss for its permanent collection. The blunderbuss will remain at Culloden, allowing public access to this important and historic artifact. This acquisition will advance educational opportunities at […]

Annual funding from the Jeniam Foundation has made it possible for NTSUSA to make critical grants to support wildlife and environmental conservation, including the bat reserve at Threave – Scotland’s only designated bat reserve. This fiscal year, grants have funded bat monitoring, an important part of protecting and understanding patterns in the species’ habitats and […]

Set within an evocative, majestic Highland landscape at the head of Loch Sheil near Fort William, the Glenfinnan Monument was erected in 1815 on the spot where Bonnie Prince Charlie rose his standard in 1745. This iconic landmark commemorates the events that followed at Culloden and remains a tribute to Jacobite clansmen.  The Foundation is […]

With nearly 80,000 visitors touring Culzean Castle each year, the property’s beautiful and historic carpets are at significant risk of damage from foot traffic. The Trust uses a variety of methods to protect these historic textiles, including covering floors with pieces of coarsely woven fabric called druggets; while useful, these options distract from the overall […]

The Foundation is continuing its support of Holmwood House, famed Scottish architect Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s finest surviving domestic design, by consolidating and restoring Thomson’s original polychrome wall decoration in the Entrance Hall. This area is in urgent need of attention; some of the original design has been carefully revealed, but the paint surface is severely […]

With some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Scotland, and home to five of the Trust’s 46 Munros, Torridon is a magnet for hikers, geologists, and naturalists. Standing at 3,230 feet, Beinn Alligin lies to the north of Loch Torridon and is composed mainly of Torridonian sandstone dating back 750 million years. Urgent work […]

Benefiting from our matching gift challenge appeal in the fall of 2015, the gardens at Falkland Palace will be reinstalled to the specifications of the 20th-century designer, Percy Cane. One of the few remaining examples of Cane’s work in Britain, the garden is renowned for its historical value and artistic significance. Sadly, the garden deteriorated […]

Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve is one of the botanically richest areas in Britain, renowned and designated for its outstanding range and diversity of arctic-alpine species. Grazing rights on the property under ownership of nearby farmers have prevented the Trust from meeting their botanical conservation objectives on the land. Through the generosity of the Jeniam […]

Through the generosity of an individual donor, the Foundation has funded the complete digitization of John Lorne Campbell and Margaret Fay Shaw’s archives at Canna House. The recordings made by the couple between 1936 and 1969 captured vital elements of traditional Gaelic culture then still alive in Uist and Barra and on Cape Breton Island, […]

During the summer of 2016, the Foundation was challenged to raise $45,000 by the end of the year to support the restoration of the Walled Garden at Culzean Castle & Country Park. The successful campaign was matched dollar-for-dollar by NTSUSA Treasurer Kennedy Richardson – whose ancestors built Culzean – allowing the National Trust for Scotland […]

Rising from the east shore of Loch Lomond to a height of 3,193ft (974m), Ben Lomond offers exhilarating walking and views across the loch and the Trossachs National Park. Ben Lomond is one of Scotland’s most popular summits, attracting over 30,000 walkers and mountaineers every year. The Foundation granted funding to support the maintenance of […]

Reaching nearly 3,984ft (1,219m) into the sky, Ben Lawers is one of Scotland’s highest Munros. It holds the most important range of rare arctic alpine plants in the UK, is rich in archaeological remains, and teems with wildlife— red deer, ptarmigan, skylarks, and black grouse. Through the generosity of the Jeniam Foundation, NTSUSA granted funding […]