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Each year we celebrate Sam Heughan's birthday by raising funds for causes close to his heart. Given that the story of Outlander and Sam's portrayal of Jamie Fraser has had such a profound impact on so many of our lives, and of Scotland itself, the National Trust for Scotland, the Culloden Fighting Fund, has been selected as this year's birthday fundraiser recipient. "The battlefield is a powerfully emotive place, and it’s rare for a landscape of this age to be so relatively intact. The National Trust for Scotland has been acquiring and caring for parts of the battlefield since 1937. But the field of battle and the views that surround it are increasingly under threat from development, and we must work harder each day to protect its sense of place. The site cared for by the National Trust for Scotland covers only a third of the actual battleground. It sits within a cultural landscape which is owned by many different people and private organisations. It’s the field of battle itself and the views that surround the site that give it a sense of place. Over the past 10 years, Inverness has become one of the fastest growing cities in Europe, putting agricultural land in the Culloden area under increasing pressure from development. The integrity of the whole site is currently under threat from piecemeal decision-making, unclear guidance and a lack of focused resource. Without integrated planning, stronger support and a holistic response to the problem, it’s likely that the cultural landscape surrounding the battlefield will be lost. The NTS have opposed multiple planning applications, including a proposal right beside the battlefield to convert Treetops Equestrian Centre into a leisure resort with 13 lodges, restaurant and shop. We welcomed the Highland Council’s decision to deny planning permission, resulting in the protection of the wider historic battlefield. Action is needed now because the number of planning applications is likely to increase. A donation to Culloden’s Fighting Fund will help us work towards a collaborative approach to managing the battlefield and protecting the site for future generations." Information via the National Trust for Scotland. The fundraiser will run until May 2nd, 2026. Please note that donations will be made in your national currency and then converted to pounds for the overall tally. If you have any questions regarding the fundraiser or the process of donating please send me a DM and I will do my best to assist you. As always, please share the fundraiser's information across your networks. https://t.co/2ef9KChPFB Whether you donate, share the information, or donate and share the information, this fundraiser and it's success will be thanks to each and every one of you. Dinna fash, there's all of us now. #samheughan #outlander #jamiefraser #NationalTrustforScotland