Honorary Fellow Sir Mark Jones named new Chair of National Trust for Scotland

Honorary Fellow and Former Master of St Cross Sir Mark Jones has been named as the new Chair of National Trust for Scotland.

The conservation organisation protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage, welcoming millions of visitors per year and overseeing 11,000 archaeological sites, 129 heritage properties, and 76,000 hectares of Scottish countryside.

Sir Mark, who was Master of the College from 2011-2016, was previously the Director of the National Museums of Scotland from 1992-2001, and Director of the V&A from 2001 until he took up Mastership of the College. He is currently Chair of the Pilgrim Trust and the Historic Scotland Foundation. 

He also owns the Golden Hare bookshop in Edinburgh, which was recently named Independent Bookshop of the Year at the British Book Awards.

‘It has never been more important to understand our history and heritage and to protect our natural environment. I am delighted to be working with the National Trust for Scotland which does all of this so well.’ 

- Sir Mark Jones on his appointment

Ella Bedrock
07 August 2019