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Explore Scotland this summer

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Our cafés and tearooms . Two women sit next to each other enjoying tea and cakes at an outdoor table in a garden
Things to do in summer . A family of two adults and two children walk along a path in Glencoe with Buachaille Etive Mor in the background.
Things to do with kids . Two girls wearing wellingtons and waterproofs jump in a shallow rock pool on a beach.
Things to do on a rainy day . A man and a woman looking at the Hill House, while standing in the protective 'Box'.
Wonderful dog walks in Scotland . A person walks along a wide path through woodland, with a dog on a lead walking beside them.
Best gardens in Scotland . A bright and colourful display of flowers, with Culzean Castle seen in the background on a sunny day.
Seabird spotting in Scotland .
Walking in Scotland . A family of two adults and two children walk along a path in Glencoe with Buachaille Etive Mor in the background.
Great family days out in Scotland . Two adults and two small children crouch down beside a pond and look out across the calm water.
A guide to Munro-bagging . A young man hiking a knife-edged mountain ridge on the Liathach Ridge
A young couple walk holding hands, but one in front of the other, up a narrow steep path on a hillside in Glencoe. A wide glen spans behind them.

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Glencoe under a stormy sky. A river meanders through a valley between two hills, with some purple heather in the foreground.

Encouraging responsible access to the countryside

We are sharing some guidance on responsibly visiting our countryside locations after a record-breaking year.

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Meet the Makers: Anke Rainbow

The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland, by selling their products in our physical and online shops.

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Celebrate your love story at Falkland Palace

With its romantic gardens, spectacular backdrops, and centuries of Scottish history, it’s no wonder that Falkland Palace makes the perfect venue for outdoor weddings.

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