Gardens
The National Trust for Scotland tends and manages 38 important gardens and designed landscapes. We cultivate over 100,000 individual plants, both native and exotic.
Collections
From fine and decorative art to furniture, books and associated archives, the National Trust for Scotland’s collections bring us closer to the people who lived and worked in our buildings.
Buildings
From iconic castles and famous birthplaces to Victorian villas and 18th-century watermills, we care for and manage important historical buildings across Scotland.
Research
Spanning historical reports to specialist studies of our landscapes and built heritage, the National Trust for Scotland undertakes a wide variety of research.
Culture strategy
Scotland is home to many forms of culture, and the National Trust for Scotland has contributed to the development of the new national culture strategy.
National Planning Framework
The National Trust for Scotland campaigns for better protections for our cultural and natural heritage, and for communities to gain the maximum benefit from them.
Environmental protections
Post-Brexit, the National Trust for Scotland has been campaigning to maintain and enhance environmental protections.
Advocacy
We are passionate advocates for the heritage cared for by us, and others, across Scotland.
What we do
The National Trust for Scotland is the charity that cares for, shares and speaks up for Scotland’s magnificent heritage.
Bunkhouses
We offer economical, basic accommodation for larger groups at five of our properties, ideally located for exploring Scotland’s great outdoors.
Holiday accommodation
Every stay at a National Trust for Scotland holiday property contributes towards our vital conservation work across the country.