They've long been a highlight of any trip to a National Trust site, their mouth-watering flavour crowning a historical day out.
But the delicious scones served at the charity's cafes are set to become a thing of the past amid sweeping job losses.
Some National Trust venues are planning to stop baking their own sweet treats, replacing them with products brought in from a central source, The Times reports.
This has led to fears the new scones will lack their signature homemade freshness.
One sceptical volunteer suggested the cost-cutting measure would lead to 'severe disappointment' among visitors across the country.
