PEOPLE are being urged to protect, share and enjoy nature, beauty and heritage by taking in visitor experiences this spring.

The call comes from the National Trust for Scotland, which is encouraging people across the Forth Valley to visit places such as Dollar Glen or the Battle of Bannockburn Experience.

The trust, which also runs Alloa Tower where families enjoyed Easter egg trails last week, is hoping to promote the wealth of sites to see and experiences to partake in around the area.

Philip Long OBE, chief executive, said: “It is fantastic to see just how popular our places proved with people last year, as we all started to recover from the impacts of the global pandemic and the uncertainty that followed.

“It is our charity’s privilege to share Scotland’s nature, beauty and heritage with everyone, and we are very grateful to all our supporters who make this possible.

“By being part of the National Trust for Scotland, they are helping protect, share and enjoy the places where memories are made.

“Over the coming months, we have some exciting projects coming to fruition which will give all our supporters even more experiences to share this spring and summer.”

People can explore the outdoors across the Hillfoots with Dollar Glen a popular destination for those who seek to immerse themselves in the sounds, smells and sights of spring.

Meanwhile, Bannockburn offers visitors the chance to fully immerse themselves in the historic battle – from seeing the spot where Robert the Bruce raised his royal standard in 1314 to learning more about the warriors, pages, knights and civilians on either side of the conflict.