More than 300 trees lost across National Trust parks after Storm Eowyn

The National Trust for Scotland has launched a storm repair fund after damage was confirmed at 30 of its sites.

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The National Trust for Scotland has launched a desperate appeal for donations after more than 300 trees were lost across its sites following Storm Eowyn’s hurricane-force winds.

The charity has set up a storm recovery fund to support the emergency work needed to deal with the storm’s destruction.

Over 30 places in the conservation’s care have confirmed damage, including Culzean Country Park, where 250 trees have been lost, and Threave Garden, which lost over 60.

30 have been lost at Brodick Castle, and more than ten have been lost at Woodland Garden, Arduaine Garden, and Geilston Garden.

Much-loved trees have also been lost or damaged within the gardens of Hill of Tarvit, Castle Fraser, House of the Binns, Greenbank Garden and Holmwood.

The Battle of Bannockburn centre.<br>”/><cite class=cite>National Trust Scotland</cite></div><figcaption aria-hidden=true>The Battle of Bannockburn centre.<br> <cite class=hidden>National Trust Scotland</cite></figcaption></figure><p>At Crarae Garden, the root plate of a fallen tree has ripped up part of the mound of the Neolithic Chambered Cairn, a nationally important scheduled ancient monument dating back 6,000 years.</p><p>The charity added that buildings at its sites have not escaped unscathed, with many suffering damage to roofs, walls, fences, and car parks.</p><p>The Trust’s building surveyors have found structural damage to properties, including the Battle of Bannockburn centre, Falkland Palace, and Culzean, which will require “significant effort” to repair.</p><figure class=wp-block-image><div class=relative><img loading=lazy decoding=async src=https://prod.news.stv.tv/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ee556deca217a1a83d57351c2610cbdd-1738319618.jpg width=1000 height=1333 srcset= — The Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre National Trust Scotland

It said donations would help the sites recover from Storm Eowyn and prepare for future incidents of extreme weather.

“We have launched an appeal to support emergency work needed to deal with the devastating destruction caused by Storm Éowyn at dozens of the special places we care for across the country.

“In the images below, you can see some of the extensive damage to our natural and built heritage.

“To help the places you love recover, please donate to our storm recovery fund today,” a statement on the National Trust Scotland website said.