Margaret Swindale

Margaret Swindale is an experienced professional currently serving as an Insurance and Contracts Officer and Gardens & Designed Landscapes Coordinator at the National Trust for Scotland since May 2010. In these roles, Margaret has been instrumental in researching, coordinating, and developing Heritage Garden Management Plans for significant gardens, focusing on their conservation and historical significance. Additionally, Margaret undertook a secondment as a Digital Planner, managing budgets and delivering projects, including the Battle of Bannockburn ticketing journey. Prior to joining the National Trust for Scotland, Margaret worked as a Senior Clerical Assistant at Perth & Kinross Council from 2007 to 2010. Educationally, Margaret holds a Distinction in the Certificate of Practical Horticulture from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, a Master of Arts with Honours in History from The University of Edinburgh, and an Associate Degree from Moorpark College.