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Some of the most popular attractions run by the National Trust for Scotland.

Top National Trust For Scotland Attractions 2025: 11 most popular

A mile-long drive leads to Glamis Castle in Angus, the ancestral seat to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and their Lyon predecessors since the 14th Century. PIC: Contributed.

Two castle gems and an elegant historic home to visit in Angus

The 800-year-old Scottish mill running again thanks to £2.4m donation

A mourning ring engraved with 19th Century Scottish geologist Hugh Miller's name and the date of his birth and death

19th century ring linked to Scottish geologist found on African beach

Kellie Castle and the 3D imaging of its historic ceilings (Pics: Brian Chapple /National Trust for Scotland)

Historic castle ceilings brought to life by 3D digital scans

Overlooking the Firth of Clyde, Culzean Castle in South Ayrshire sits within a prized country park

Hundreds of prized trees lost at estates due to 'devastating' storm

A blue woollen knitted sock owned by Robert Burns, complete with the initials "RB", is among the most popular of artefacts linked to the poet. The size eight socks date to around 1770-1796.

Robert Burns: Socks, locks and wedding rings among top relics of poet

A reconstruction of Tinnis Fort in the Scottish Borders around 600 AD when the Drumelzier Merlin legend was set. Illustration by Chris Mitchell/GUARD Archaeology.

The search for Scotland's Merlin myth in the spotlight

Mar Lodge's most northerly 'granny pine' has succumbed to bad weather in the last three weeks or so

One of Scotland's oldest pine trees dies in solitary spot on hillside

The community on the island of Iona is set to benefit from improved connectivity

Birthplace of Christianity in Scotland fast-tracked into 21st century

The picnic cottage on Mar Lodge Estate, which Queen Victoria enjoyed when she visited Balmoral, has been saved from ruin

The restored ‘fairytale’ picnic cottage enjoyed by Queen Victoria

Excavations at Glencoe have discovered a range of artefacts which offer a "profoundly personal" connection to the people who lived in the glen around the time of the infamous 1692 massacre. PIC: Derek Alexander/NTS.

Glencoe Massacre: Extraordinary finds made at house where shots fired

Fiddle played by Burns' dance tutor heads for Hydro and Carnegie Hall

Endangered mountain trees and shrubs are making a comeback in Scotland, mitigating the effects of extreme weather, a study by the University of Stirling has shown.

Mountain trees almost extinct in 1990s make Scottish comeback

The National Trust for Scotland, which cares for Bannockburn Battlefield, has hit out at plans to build a horse-and-buggy racing circuit at the site of the iconic 1314 clash -- described as "one of the most pivotal places in Scotland’s history"

Battle for Bannockburn: New assault to overturn racetrack approval

New Lanark is one of three of Scotland's UNESCO heritage sites considered to be most at risk from the impact of climate change.

The three Scottish historic sites 'most at risk from climate change'

The Bannockburn battlefield where Robert the Bruce led his men to victory over Edward II's army. PIC: NTS.

Battle for Bannockburn: Ministers called to settle horse track furore

Vital repairs are underway on St Kilda as the kirk and school are made wind and watertight.

St Kilda repair job presents 'gruelling logistical marathon'

Spotting ospreys at Threave Garden and Nature Reserve in Dumfries & Galloway has made it onto the National Trust for Scotland's list

The 10 best places to take children outdoors in Scotland this summer

King Robert the Bruce's statue at Bannockburn

'Shocker' Bannockburn plans 'erode' Robert the Bruce site

Bannockburn Battlefield is set to become home to Scotland's first harness racing track after plans were approved by Stirling Council - but the move has been criticised by National Trust for Scotland.

Bannockburn trotting track approval to 'destroy' battlefield

The National Trust for Scotland has identified six important habitats to get special conservation attention on the 76,000 hectares of Scotland’s countryside it manages – sites include islands such as St Kilda as well as coastlines, mountains and forests

12 of the most treasured animals, plants and habitats in Scotland

Da Laggans cottage in Unst, Shetland, is being sold by National Trust for Scotland.

The spectacular loch cottages gifted by prized Shetland Pony breeder

Ellisland Farm includes a museum dedicated to Burns PIC: Ian Findlay

Head to Dumfries & Galloway for a poetic pilgrimage in the footsteps of Robert B...

Callum the stag at Benn Eighe car park in Torridon

Famous Callum the Stag put down amid fears visitors fed him wrong type of food

The six-strong music collective Garefowl spent a week in St Kilda making a new album.

St Kilda's 'at risk' seabirds inspire musical residency in unique landscape

Two of the Allan Ramsay portraits now on show at new exhibition Ramsay and Edinburgh Fashion at Georgian House in Edinburgh. PIC: NTS.

How Edinburgh's Georgian fashionistas are hanging together once again

The Scotsman’s new identity celebrates Scottish heritage

The Scotsman’s new identity celebrates Scottish heritage

BMRT are joined by team members from National Trust for Scotland, image credit: Paul Campbell

Braemar Mountain Rescue assist in Community Memorial for Aberdeenshire

Craigievar Castle is said to have inspired Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle

Fairytale Scottish castle that inspired Disney's Cinderella to reopen to public

A couple married in Glencoe by Loch Achtriochtan, a popular National Trust for Scotland location for those chosing to elope. PIC: National Trust for Scotland /Christina Smith

Couples say 'I don't' to the big wedding and yes to eloping to Scotland

A giant steel box was built around the property in Helensburgh in 2019 to protect its saturated walls from further damage from the elements and enable it to gradually dry out as the first stage in a long-term conservation programme. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Project to dry out Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House at ‘exciting’ stage

Rabbie Burns: Online gallery zooms in on Scotland's national bard

Fresh appeal to Culloden visitors to 'respect' battlefield ahead of anniversary

If you cannot get enough of bonnie Scotland then these are the podcasts for you.

6 Recommended podcasts for lovers of all things Scottish

Ben Lomond. Image: Adobe Stock

21 Epic Munros to bag near Edinburgh starting with Ben Chonzie

PIM Running Festival at Crathes Castle take place on September 14 (National Trust for Scotland)

Registration now open for PIM Running Festival

Pictured at Castle Fraser are Cllrs Alan Turner and Isobel Davidson, chair and vice-chair of our Infrastructure Services Committee, with Iain Hawkins, National Trust for Scotland Regional Director for North East.

National Trust for Scotland attractions sign up to Aberdeenshire Loves Local Gif...

A propeller thought to be from a Second World War plane which has been found wrapped in potato sacks in a peat bog, sparking an investigation. Picture: National Trust for Scotland/PA Wire

Propeller thought to be from Second World War plane found wrapped up in peat bog

A sampler attributed to Agnes Broun as two rare needlework samplers thought to have been embroidered by Robert Burns's sister and mother, which have been returned to the poet's birthplace. Picture: Peter Devlin/National Trust for Scotland/PA Wire

Needlework 'embroidered' by Burns' mother and sister return to poet's birthplace

The ladies room at The Willow, pictured here in 1905. PIC: The Hunterian Museum.

Willow Tea Rooms saved after NTS buys Mackintosh classic

The anonymous man made the donation after a visit to the historic B Listed Barry Mill in Carnoustie (Pic: National Trust for Scotland)

Fife man’s £2.4m donation to National Trust for Scotland inspired by mill visit
A Fife man has made a donation of £2.4m to the National Trust for Scotland after being impressed by restoration work at one of its sites.

Allt na Reigh cottage, which belonged to Jimmy Savile, in Glen Coe. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Heritage chiefs object to new Glen Coe house on site of Jimmy Savile cottage

Exhibits in The Glenlivet Distillery may be added to soon. Image: Torval Mork

Whisky: Q&A with Chivas Brothers's archivist Robert Athol

Dr Jo Riley, Visitor Services Assistant from the National Trust for Scotland Collections Care team

National Trust for Scotland reveals hidden meanings behind popular Christmas car...

Exclusive Descendant of Scots dynasty opposes plans to rebury ancestors’ bodies

National Trust for Scotland ranger David Allsop captured the broken spectre – a rare mountaintop weather phenomenon which sees a person's shadow greatly magnified and projected onto low-lying blankets of mist and illuminated by the sun behind them – on Ben Lomond, one of the country's most popular Munros

Ghostly apparition appears in the mist on famous Scottish mountain

The Story of St Kilda: Scotland’s Gaelic-speaking society lost to time

The path from the Luibeg Burn up to the Lairig Ghru, with a mast planned for a spot on the right hand side of the path as it heads north. PIC: Contributed.

Cairngorms 4G mast withdrawn - for now - as walkers and NTS object

Visitors to Castle Fraser can take explore the seasonal offering in the walled garden.

Embark on an autumnal adventure in Aberdeenshire with the National Trust for Sco...

Apples in the orchard at NTS's Priorwood Garden in Melrose could help gardeners preserve the fruit in the future. PIC: NTS/ Brian & Nina Chapple

How Scotland's ancient apple collection could help save the fruit in the future

English is the main language of Scotland today but that was not always the case as our rich heritage languages like Scots Leid and Scottish Gaelic once thrived in this beautiful land.

Explainer What is the difference between Scottish Gaelic and Scots?

Hen harrier chicks (Pic: National Trust for Scotland)

Birds of prey breeding success at Mar Lodge Estate

Ullapool-based Dr Cal Major, a qualified vet, fell in love with the sea when she learnt to dive in Australia. Picture: James Appleton

Standing up for nature: Paddleboarder is new ambassador for conservation charity

Fingal's Cave on Staffa - the geological wonder that has intrigued visitors for hundreds of years. PIC: "Dennis J. Wilkinson, II / Flickr/ CC. "

Staffa: Major visitor upgrade delayed due to 'logistics and poor summer weather'

Leanach Cottage at Culloden Battlefield. Thatched roof work is among the jobs to be included in the £1m repair programme at National Trust for Scotland.

£1m to spruce up Scotland's historic attractions

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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