£2.5million to ensure its future.It comes after Trust chiefs warned this week that some of national treasures and tourist sites may not reopen until 2022 as it stands to lose £28million in income amid the pandemic.Despite members not being able to visit any of the NTS’s main attractions, they have now been asked to donate an extra £14 due to the “catastrophic drop in income” that is putting “Scotland’s heritage at risk”.A letter sent by chairman Sir Mark Jones to 365,000 members said the impact on the trust had been “devastating” and its future was in their hands.
He said: “If every home that has a membership donated £14 we could raise £2.5million – to aid our recovery and continue our vital work.“That’s why I’m asking for your urgent.