Scotland’s Garden and Landscape Heritage is the only charitable organisation in Scotland dedicated to garden and landscape history.

They put this into practice by training volunteers to record historic sites of local and regional significance, organising lectures and visits to gardens and archives, and publishing an annual journal.

With over 180 members, SGLH is a relatively small and friendly organisation. Most members are based in the Lothians, but there are supporters from all over Scotland and elsewhere.

SGLH are seeking a trustee with a good knowledge of historic gardens, landscapes and the built environment.

Board meetings take place 4 times a year, usually in Edinburgh but on-line attendance via zoom is possible.

Please visit SGLH to learn more about the charity,

If you are interested in applying, please get in touch at: info@sglh.org

Remuneration: Out of pocket expenses

Closing Date: Thursday 15 October 2026

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They are particularly interested in recruiting trustees who have skills in the following areas:

• Governance
• Communications (social media, online resources, website management)

However, they are also keen to hear from anyone who feels that Planning Democracy is an organisation they are interested in getting involved with. They are offering:

Training opportunities: They consider training and support for trustees and volunteers to be really important. Some of the training undertaken in the past includes charity governance, fundraising, social media, book-keeping and public speaking.

Learning opportunities: You will develop an understanding of some fundamental topics such as how the land use planning system in Scotland works, legal issues around Aarhus and European law.

Experience in campaigning and advocacy: Their campaign work involves holding meetings, promoting their manifesto, direct political lobbying, and responding to consultations. Advocacy work includes media campaigns, public speaking, commissioning and publishing research.

Opportunity to travel in Scotland and meet new people: For example each year they hold a great event which allows people to network and meet like-minded people.

Being part of a committed group of people: They are passionate about democracy and the environment. (And also have some fun social events each year!)

If you are interested, contact Chair, Helen Todd on info@planningdemocracy.org.uk and they can then send you an application form and/or have a chat.

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