National Trust for Scotland (NTS) ranger returns to Torridon in Wester Ross to take up role as property manager
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Paul Bolton started his career with the NTS as ranger at Inverewe.
He succeeds Seamus MacNally who held the post of property manager for over 30 years.
Paul moves back to Wester Ross from his role as head ranger at Mar Lodge Estate, the UK’s largest national nature reserve.
Paul knows the area well as he explains: “I started my career with the National Trust for Scotland as Inverewe Ranger in 2010 and this included working at Torridon and Corrieshalloch Gorge, before moving into the estate manager role there.
"Over this time, I got to know and love this area.
“What attracted me to the job was the chance to move back to this amazing landscape and work with others to protect and shape its future direction. Having worked here before, I know what a special place Torridon is. This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work here at a place so many people love.”
Paul paid tribute to his predecessor Seamus MacNally who retired from the Trust in spring 2021.
Paul said: “Seamus made an enormous contribution to the management and landscape of Torridon during his 30 years here. He skilfully managed the differing pressures and challenges in his assured manner and I hope to continue the excellent work he has carried out here.”
The National Trust for Scotland has been responsible for the care and protection of some of the area’s most important mountains and landscapes since the 1960s. The charity carries out a wide range of conservation work in the area including footpath repair and management, and the removal of invasive plant species that impact on the native flora and fauna.
Part of the Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve is on the Torridon estate and, along with other designations, the estate supports an impressive variety of flora and fauna, including important plant colonies, rare mosses and lichens, and the elusive pine marten and golden eagle.
There’s an amazing choice of walking and climbing routes on the property, with over 18 miles of paths to choose from. Five of the Trust’s Munros are found here, including Liathach, peaking at 1054m (3456ft), and Beinn Alligin at 985m (3,230ft).
The National Trust for Scotland is the conservation charity that over 90 years has saved, maintained and shared many of the country’s most loved places, rich with history, heritage, nature and culture. The charity celebrates Scotland’s heritage and with more than 100 places in its care, there’s a place for everyone to love.
