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A bride and groom kiss as they stand on the lawn in front of Greenbank House. The groom wears a kilt and the bride wears a long white lace dress. She carries a bouquet in one hand.

Shared love stories: Katie and Fezan at Greenbank Garden

Katie and Fezan share why they chose to hold their wedding at the beautiful Greenbank Garden.

A view of Cromarty Firth and village

Delightful town and city breaks

Explore Scotland’s charming towns and cities from the National Trust for Scotland’s holiday properties.

Image by Abrightside Photography | A bride and groom stand on a hillside in Glencoe, kissing.

Elope to the Highlands

Find out more about celebrating a wild wedding in a truly iconic Scottish location.

A handwritten fragment of the manuscript for Auld Lang Syne. The words are written in black ink on sepia-coloured paper.
15 Apr 2024

Launch of global access to our Robert Burns Collection

Over 2,500 historic items from our internationally important collections at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum are now available to explore from anywhere in the world.

Two women and a young girl walk along a woodland path, towards the camera.

Mother’s Day gift guide

Buy a gift for Mother’s Day 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!

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