Bannockburn team win
Dedicated volunteers at Bannockburn Visitor Centre have had their hard work recognised.
The team of 19 has been honoured with a National Trust for Scotland Volunteer of the Year award.
Representatives of the team Connor Brown, Penny Ellis and Elsie Tysen were presented with the accolade by Trust Chief Executive Simon Skinner at a ceremony in Edinburgh.
A trust spokesman said the team contributes to the conservation charity through their work with the centre’s learning team.
They carry out activities including replica weapon handling sessions, guided tours of the encampments and battle landscape and object handling sessions.
The volunteers also work closely with a range of organisations in the community plus families, schools and groups with additional support needs all benefiting. The team’s nomination for the award noted: “The volunteers work exceedingly hard, give up vast amounts of time and energy to the centre, and are constantly contributing exciting and practical ideas for the continual improvement of a property for which they clearly have a great deal of love.
“Their passion, knowledge, and hard work are an asset not only to Bannockburn, but to the National Trust for Scotland as a whole.”
Awards were presented in categories including gardens, groups, support, outdoor conservation and properties, representing the breadth of volunteer work for the National Trust for Scotland across the country, in conserving and promoting Scotland’s heritage.
Mr Skinner said: “Volunteers are a vital force in protecting Scotland’s heritage, devoting their time and talent to our charity and the wonderful places in our care.
“I want to say thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers who play such an important role at Bannockburn and at every National Trust for Scotland site across the country.”