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Two people walk arm in arm along a woodland path, looking towards a large bed of purple flowers on their left. Another person is in the background, crouching down and looking more closely at the flowers.

Mother’s Day gift guide

Buy a Mother’s Day gift with a difference this year, with all profits going back into protecting Scotland’s heritage.

Couple eating by a stone wall, with mountains in background
9 Feb 2024

There’s romance in the air at our places

Scots look for a love of the outdoors when searching for a partner, according to new research carried out for the Trust.

A two-storey stone house, set in the middle of a tall stone garden wall. In the foreground is a large and grand walled garden.

Egg-cellent Easter breaks in Scotland

Planning a holiday this Easter? We’ve picked a few National Trust for Scotland holiday cottages that have a nearby Easter trail to complete for eggs-tra fun.

A group of children look at a Easter trail clue attached to a tree in a woodland.
1 Feb 2024

Exciting new partnership with Moo Free

We’re delighted to announce we’re working with a new partner for our Easter Egg Trails this year, making them accessible to even more children.

A view of Culzean Castle on top of the cliffs, seen from the sea. It is a sunny day and the castle and cliffs are reflected in the calm blue water.
24 Jan 2024

On location with The Buccaneers

Let your favourite films and TV shows inspire your next great day out!

An illustration on yellow paper of a man riding an elephant.
20 Dec 2023

Ivory exhibition at Brodie Castle

An exhibition at Brodie Castle will explore historic and contemporary issues around the subject of ivory trade.

Two young girls skip across a grassy lawn, smiling from ear to ear. Each carries a trail sheet and wears Easter egg boppers on their heads. Their family members are in the background, watching them and laughing.

Easter Egg Trails 2024

Fun for every-bunny! We’re running Easter Egg Trails at 35 of our places across Scotland this year.

The Castle Fraser library with a green Christmas tree at its centre, decorated with small handcrafted stockings stitched with names, and red and gold ornaments.
1 Dec 2023

Research reveals hidden meanings behind Christmas carol

New Christmas activities at Castle Fraser have been inspired by hidden meanings in the 12 Days of Christmas carol.

6 Nov 2023

Talks by Trust experts in Fort William

We’re working in partnership with the Highland Cinema in Fort William, to deliver a series of talks this winter to raise awareness and support for our work to protect and share the special places in our care.

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