National Trust defends vegan scone recipe after ‘wokery’ criticism

A cream tea in the National Trust restaurant at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent. Photograph: The National Trust Photolibrary/Alamy

The National Trust has long prided itself on its famous scones. There is even a blog dedicated to them, along with a “scone of the month” feature.

And with more than 3m sold every year, including those served with cream teas at its 300-plus tearooms, they are seen as an integral part of the National Trust day out.