Hilary McGrady
@HilaryMcGrady
Followers
12,113
Following
1,536
Media
701
Statuses
3,385
Director General at the National Trust. Love nature, heritage & the arts. Views my own. For member and visit queries - folk on hand to help @nationaltrust .
Joined August 2011
Don't wanna be here?
Send us removal request.
Explore trending content on Musk Viewer
HAPPY TRACKLIST
• 239217 Tweets
hobi
• 229398 Tweets
Rosé
• 218399 Tweets
LINGLING MYCHERIE AMOUR EP8
• 189844 Tweets
Tuchel
• 174508 Tweets
Jimmy Carter
• 116287 Tweets
Mutuse
• 87402 Tweets
カズラドロップ
• 70953 Tweets
Polymarket
• 67223 Tweets
soobin
• 66242 Tweets
Taka
• 61289 Tweets
WELCOME BACK J-HOPE
• 53245 Tweets
Tyler
• 52030 Tweets
JUNG HOSEOK IS BACK
• 48133 Tweets
WE ARE SO PROUD OF J-HOPE
• 45637 Tweets
STRAY KIDS COME TO PLAY
• 45126 Tweets
#السوبر_لمصالحه_الجمهور
• 39350 Tweets
Elisha Ongoya
• 34831 Tweets
Orengo
• 24308 Tweets
Toru
• 23285 Tweets
Cynthia
• 22589 Tweets
Vargas
• 21898 Tweets
Lina
• 21760 Tweets
عبدالرحمن المطيري
• 15966 Tweets
Marra
• 14927 Tweets
Pablo Biró
• 12396 Tweets
Nick Chubb
• 11205 Tweets
ソロデビュー
• 10944 Tweets
Gary Barlow
• 10128 Tweets
Pinned Tweet
This - “Hope is not optimism, which expects things to turn out well, but something rooted in the conviction that there is good worth working for” Seamus Heaney
@nationaltrust
5
13
98
This is big, bold and utterly brilliant
41
429
3K
Statement on recent Government proposals and the importance of environmental protections - National Trust via
@nationaltrust
50
841
2K
Proud to be part of this along with 11 other
#nature
organisations- full page ad in the
@Telegraph
today
41
339
2K
As
@telegraph
itself reports, we are not facing an inquiry. Our purpose remains as it always was - to care for nature beauty and history, for everyone forever. If researching the history of National Trust places is wrong, then we’ve been doing something wrong for 125 years.
70
377
2K
Pleased that the Charity Commission has confirmed that our work into the links between colonial history and slavery and
@nationaltrust
places was within our charitable aims.
45
324
2K
Delighted to announce that we have acquired Munstead Wood, the home and garden of Gertrude Jekyll
Jekyll changed horticultural history from Munstead, so this is an exciting opportunity to share the story of this remarkable woman to a new generation
25
163
1K
Yes we have and I am proud that we are investing in future generations of history and heritage lovers.
#foreveryoneforever
23
46
772
I am always up for constructive challenge but take my lead from boots on the ground. Our membership is growing faster than ever and we are seeing more visitors to our places than ever before. Thank you everyone for your support.
#everyoneneedsnature
16
94
735
The
@nationaltrust
is an independent charity and therefore our appointments process is free of political influence - unlike other publicly funded organisations as we have seen of late.
Braverman claims Tories have "failed to put forward" ppl with their agenda when it comes to public appointments to institutions, eg National Trust. "They're [the left] very well organised ... We don't prepare, don't organise, & I think that's something we've taken for granted"
30
16
48
10
114
671
At last. Can everyone read and retweet this please.
@BrianCathcart
@thetimes
@Telegraph
@christopherhope
@nationaltrust
11
454
599
First day out - Went to Murlough beach to help Patrick and Mark with the clean up - I really do not understand how people can leave such mess for others to sort..30 bags later.. but the paddle made it all worthwhile.
#nationaltrust
@NationalTrustNI
#LeaveNoTrace
@NTMurlough
40
67
520
In these challenging times there is an ever greater need for fresh air and beauty. So proud that the NT can continue to serve the nation -
#naturebeautyhistory
We're aiming to open many of our gardens and parks for free during this difficult time, so the nation can use open spaces to relax and refresh, while following the government’s social distancing guidance. We will be closing our houses, cafés and shops this week.
853
12K
30K
9
101
485
Tedious poor journalism again. This headline entirely misrepresents what the
@EnglishHeritage
CEO said - and makes baseless comparisons between two organisations that work well together
#noculturewarhere
10
80
469
Yep. This reflects what we are seeing evidenced by growth in membership and support.
#everyonewelcome
.
10
73
417
Meanwhile our membership is growing, our staff survey was overwhelmingly positive (despite the year we have been through) and our properties are looking amazing. Thank you for your support.
#bekind
#stopcharityattacks
13
24
399
From planning to heritage protections, the National Trust has a long history of working with policymakers to further our cause
This isn't about politics - it's about standing up for the things we were set up to care about: nature, beauty & history.
16
79
386
I’ve had such a heart warming day at our properties today with the public so supportive of us opening - but sadly, hand on heart, it is just not in the public interest to open tomorrow. - Please stay safe everyone.
#naturebeautyhistory
12
62
370
A thing of nature, beauty and history destroyed, and with it, the memories of thousands of people who loved that tree and everything it stood for. Shame on whoever did it.
@nationaltrust
8
52
369
We have 5.6 million members. We have no political agenda. We welcome all thoughts views and respectful debate.
18
33
329
Wee bit of beauty to brighten your day. This little guy hit our window but happily only a sore head to show for it.
#lovenature
.
@nationaltrust
10
17
317
Fantastic to celebrate the transformation of Castlefield Viaduct with friends tonight
Thanks to
@AndyBurnhamGM
&
@bevcraig
for coming and sharing your support - already looking ahead to Phase 2 and beyond!
6
40
318
DID is a weirdly exposing experience and I feel ever so slightly sick ahead of tomorrow, but you need to know that Lauren and her team were awesome - super professional and a credit to the BBC
@BBCRadio4
@DesertIsleDiscs
39
4
296
If rumours are correct this would be a deeply depressing step.
From flooding to wildfires we're facing the impacts of climate change here and now. We need to step up ambition, not water it down
35
82
298
We had record breaking attendance at our AGM this year - in person and on line. Thanks to everyone who voted- your support is very much appreciated.
#foreveryoneforever
8
17
298
We are honoured that His Majesty The King has chosen to continue his royal patronage of the National Trust. 1/5
4
25
278
We should be supporting the National Trust not bashing it for exploring our history via
@GreenAllianceUK
14
57
276
So pleased that the government have recognised the need for access to green space. Please help us stay open. Book if you can and maintain social distancing. Thank you
#naturebeautyhistory
Following the Government's announcement of a four-week lockdown in England, we're pleased to be able to keep the outdoor spaces we care for open, including coast and countryside sites and car parks, as well as, gardens and parklands.
112
388
2K
4
47
254
Today we launch a landmark report on climate adaptation at
@nationaltrust
.
Climate change is the biggest threat to the places we care for, yet adaptation's often ignored. We're calling for a Climate Resilience Act with legal duties & targets for action:
9
79
251
I feel a bit like this today - but not nearly as beautiful. Thanks to everyone who has shown us support
#naturebeautyhistory
17
9
245
We are celebrating our 127th birthday today. So proud to lead this institution and all it stands for
@nationaltrust
8
14
250
On my way home after a busy few days engaging with policymakers and Parliamentarians on nature and heritage protections. Pleased to have first meeting with
@DefraGovUK
to discuss our concerns - we'll continue to engage with the Government to get the reassurances we need.
7
23
248
So proud of this - taken a lot of hard work to get to the right solution - well done team
#membership
#plasticwaste
#naturebeautyhistory
The
@nationaltrust
has today announced it is ditching
#plastic
from its 5M
#membership
cards, removing 12.5 tonnes of plastic - the equivalent to 2 African elephants. The new cards will be made from a super strength paper
#plasticwaste
7
37
146
10
35
248
Lots of questions today about opening. We will be doing everything can to keep our gates open and visitors safe within guidelines. We all need fresh air, open space and access to nature now more than ever
#naturebeautyhistory
7
34
231
Culture Warriors’ claims grow more ludicrous. This is nonsense and deliberately designed to provoke anger and division when our nation needs to heal.
#responsiblejournalism
#bekind
27
34
238
Pleased to have this letter published in
@thetimes
today.
We should be championing nature and the bodies that protect it, not attacking them. It's the only route we have to sustainable growth and a healthy economy.
4
85
230
We are 124 years old today. A huge thank you to all of our members, volunteers, staff and supporters. You have brought joy to millions by helping us look after some of our nations most precious places.
6
31
210
They say you are only as old as you feel. 129 years old today and stronger than ever.
@nationaltrust
4
18
208
All done!! Exhausted but buzzing from the atmosphere. 60,000 people and £25 million raised for charity including
@nationaltrust
.
@Great_Run
is an extraordinarily brilliant example of collective human endeavour.
#GreatNorthRun
12
2
206
Can you imagine the abuse I would have taken if I had reminded our volunteers that Christmas is coming. Sadly another example of the DT wilfully find things to make people angry about.
12
25
203
An honour to welcome His Majesty The King and the First Minister of Wales to
@ErddigNT
today - His Majesty's first visit to a
@nationaltrust
property since his accession
4
13
203
Delighted so many people are out getting much needed air and access to nature - help us keep you safe by social distancing and wearing masks where needed - we will not tolerate abuse towards our staff or volunteers when they are simply doing their job and adhering to govt regs.
6
23
195
Playing our part in the war against plastic.. well done team for coming up with this compostable wrapper for our magazine...2.4 million of them!
9
43
193
I would ask everyone to respect the consultation period we are in and especially those staff who may be impacted.
@nationaltrust
3
9
188
Thank you to everyone who took part in our AGM today. Open respectful debate is a healthy thing and I appreciated the chance to hear everyone’s views. Thank you especially to everyone who voted. You made a difference.
1
11
190
Oh my word, how beautiful is this place! At Little Moreton Hall this morning.
@NTlittlemoreton
10
14
190
Accepting this award brought back lots of painful memories of the last two years but also an overwhelming sense of pride in what my brilliant team has achieved. Thankyou
@MandHAdvisor
@bernarddonoghue
@AnnaPreedy
8
13
186
Privileged to be able to talk to over a 1000 staff and volunteers about our plans for the year ahead - from Sir Winston Churchill’s library. Wow.
#bestjobintheworld
.
#naturebeautyhistory
@nationaltrust
@ChartwellNT
7
12
176
I wish I had the crystal ball he thinks I should have. We used our reserves and then rebuilt them as any responsible organisation would do in a time of crisis. Thanks to our amazing members, we have weathered this crisis and can start to invest once more .
11
12
175
Happy 125th anniversary
@WickenFenNT
!
This famous nature reserve was just a two-acre fragment of land when the Trust bought it for £10 in 1899. It is now 2,000 acres with over 9,000 species recorded – a wonderful example of what can happen when we give nature space to breathe.
5
35
173
Evidence is a very helpful thing - sure there will be people who disagree - but this reflect our own staff and volunteer survey and confirms what I see and hear on the ground.-
@nationaltrust
#evidencebased
7
22
170
Amongst the madness, my respite has been to watch the blossom slowly emerge from this Cherry in my garden
#naturematters
#BlossomWatch
#naturebeautyhistory
7
5
171
On my way to
@COP26
- looking forward to talking about nature based solutions to prevent climate harm - including calling on Government to ban the use of peat in compost by 2025.
@nationaltrust
#naturebeautyhistory
5
17
168
Just amazing to see our founder Octavia Hill’s vision and ethos brought to life as a green oasis at
#ChelseaFlowerShow
- and now winner of the Children’s Choice Award too!
@GardenCentre
@nationaltrust
@AnnMariePowell
2
20
167
Joy of the Trust is that you learn something new every day. If you enlarge this you will see a small hole below the eaves, designed to enable servants to ‘eavesdrop’ the conversations happening below before someone entered the house. Thinking of having one installed in Heelis 😉
7
15
163
Our process is led by members of our Council who in turn are appointed by our members. Our members are leftie, rightie, and everything in betweeny. That is as it should be. We are here for everyone
1
6
163
Looking forward to lively debate at our AGM. Great to have a chance to talk about
#naturebeautyhistory
@nationaltrust
16
4
160
Hurrah - today is ‘a quarter day’ we are halfway between the darkest point of the year and the spring equinox - The year is turning...
#everyoneneedsnature
3
23
159
We have not turned our back on our houses in favour of the outdoors. The trust cares for both on behalf of the nation and they are equally important
@nationaltrust
#naturebeautyhistory
5
14
154
Over the moon that the Octavia Hill Garden has won the People's Choice Award! Thank you to everyone who voted, to
@AnnMariePowell
for her amazing design, and to all involved in making this garden a reality
@GardenCentre
@nationaltrust
Anne-Marie Powell and Blue Diamond's Octavia Hill Garden with
@nationaltrust
is officially your winner for 2024 BBC RHS People's Choice Awards 🏆 ⭐
Congrats to the team and well done to all the stunning Show Gardens this year.
#PeoplesChoice
#BBCChelsea
16
36
573
4
17
158
@simonhilyer
@CeliaRichards0n
Great prompt Simon - Calling all NT places - post your Christmassy stuff here. Let’s see just how much we have cancelled Christmas
@nationaltrust
26
29
148
New addition to the family. Meet Arthur.. a greyhound rescue. Sort of dog version of a daddy long legs -
#beautyintheeyeofthebeholder
16
0
150
Did it! Congratulations to everyone who ran for so many deserving causes - and respect to
@GNR
- you do an amazing job - thank you
@nationaltrust
11
1
145
Some much-needed hope: we have Sycamore Gap seedlings! All thanks to our brilliant teams at the Plant Conservation Centre 🌱
BBC News - Sycamore Gap: New life springs from rescued tree
1
14
142
So proud of this- a stunning record of our amazing staff, volunteers and supporters - beautiful.
#naturebeautyhistory
@nationaltrust
@NationalTrustNI
7
17
145
Very excited about this. Our team has done a brilliant job getting this far - ..Beavers to be released in plan to ease flooding and aid biodiversity
#naturematters
@nationaltrust
5
30
142
Thinking of those on whose shoulders we stand this
#InternationalWomensDay
Octavia Hill, Beatrix Potter, the Ferguson's Gang and Dame Jennifer Jenkins pictured here, but so much of the Trust's legacy built on the work of brillliant women
#IWD2023
4
27
139
The sight of sky and of things growing, seem human needs, common to all' wrote Octavia Hill in 1888
Many years later, her mission of green space for all is still all too relevant - which is why nature in our towns & cities is a priority for
@nationaltrust
0
31
133
Today's the day! Please do tune in at 7pm.
It's an amazing programme- and it shows just why we all need to act now to stop nature's decline in the UK. Doing nothing isn't an option.
#WildIsles
The UK is home to some of the most incredible species on Earth - get ready to see the UK's wildlife and wild places like never before.
Watch
#WildIsles
- co-produced by
@wwf_uk
,
@Natures_Voice
and the
@OpenUniversity
- on
@BBCOne
and
@BBCiPlayer
from 7pm this Sunday.
12
97
435
2
24
133
Have had lots of good things happen this week including the appointment of
@SandyNairne
as our Deputy Chair. Brilliant to have such a credible historian and curator in this role.
#naturebeautyhistory
13
7
129
Very proud to be announcing our divestment from fossil fuels today. Still loads to do but a huge step in the right direction :
#netzero
@nationaltrust
4
30
132
Hi all. Been a busy week and looking at some of the comments I thought it would be helpful to set a few things straight
@nationaltrust
#naturebeautyhistory
12
8
131
It's our Annual General Meeting a month today, so a good reminder that if you're a
@nationaltrust
member, please do take a moment to vote:
6
69
134
Is it just me or is the Blackthorn
#BlossomWatch
particularly stunning this year?
#naturebeautyhistory
@nationaltrust
. Nature’s way of sending us hope
13
11
127
First day in my new job. Such a privilege to be DG of the National Trust.
17
16
128
Huge thanks to all our wonderful staff and volunteers who will be working super hard over Easter welcoming thousands of people to our places. So proud of them.
#Easterbreak
#naturebeautyhistory
3
6
123
Glad to see this apology. Factual criticism is one thing, culture war for financial gain is another
There's so much that needs people's attention on social media today. But a small, important thing for UK charities & 'wokeness': The Telegraph has apologised to the National Trust & English Heritage. Last week it published a mendacious headline that broke IPSO’s Editors’ Code 1/4
29
650
2K
4
21
127
Cream teas and home truths: the National Trust at 125 | Financial Times. Couldn’t say it better myself.
4
26
124
To be clear if anyone was listening to radio 4 just now. The beanbags were used 6 years ago as a temporary way of viewing the ceiling while the furniture had to be removed for conservation work to be done.
7
12
120
So the big day is here!!! Hubby and I all set for the
#GreatNorthrun
. Good luck to all the other team Trust runners. 🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃♀️
@nationaltrust
14
2
124
Best Christmas present ever.. after 5 nights of cats and rats, my new camera caught this beauty
#naturebeautyhistory
5
1
123
Beavers build first Exmoor dam in 400 years . So proud of this -
#everyoneneedsnature
#naturebeautyhistory
2
5
121
Hard to put into words the profound sense of loss on the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. A life of unstinting service that has been an inspiration to us all.
We’re deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. During her reign, The Queen’s towering leadership and unshakable integrity were a source of pride and inspiration for generations of people around the world. (1/3)
10
104
1K
1
6
119
A reminder why getting close to nature is what the NT does brilliantly - Rowallane was looking stunning today
@NationalTrustNI
@nationaltrust
#naturebeautyhistory
3
7
119
Extra £40m for green spaces in England, Boris Johnson pledges . Welcome news.
#naturebeautyhistory
8
9
117
The joy of being at property again. Stonehenge landscape stunning..
@WiltsRangersNT
@nationaltrust
5
1
116
Nature, beauty and history - the transformed Castlefield Viaduct has it all in spades!
So pleased to be here for the press preview, ahead of opening to the public next weekend. Tickets go live on Monday!
@NT_TheNorth
4
22
117
0
5
117
Deeply saddened by today’s news. The Duke of Edinburgh became patron of the Trust’s ‘Enterprise Neptune’ in 1965 leading to the acquisition of 574 miles of U.K’s coastline - for everyone. He leaves a lasting and extraordinary legacy.
2
18
114
5
0
115
Which means, if Ms Braverman is a member, she is very welcome to vote for who she wants at our AGM.
#factsstraight
.
3
5
111
Absolutely thrilled to announce that the BBC's Hidden Treasures of the National Trust will return for a second series!
It captures so much of what's great about the Trust: amazing places &collections - cared for by amazing people
Airing later this year!
0
18
116