Welcome to issue 5 of the National Trust for Scotland’s Travel Trade e-newsletter. Four times a
year, we’ll be in touch with exciting travel trade news and updates.

Situated only 5 miles from Inverness, our new 120-cover restaurant at Culloden Battlefield
(5-star visitor attraction) now offers private dining areas for groups of up to 60.

From September to December 2009, we are also offering a 20% discount on selected menus, including:

- Traditional tea/coffee and shortbread: £2.50 per person (9-11am)
- Tea/coffee and sandwich selection: £6.80 per person (11am-2.30pm)
- Scottish afternoon tea/coffee with cream scone £2.50 per person (2.30-5.pm)

Available only to the travel trade, prices are based on minimum groups of 12, with pre-booking
essential. Offer includes free coach parking and driver refreshment vouchers.
To book contact One-Stop-Shop.

Across Scotland, the Trust offers a host of venues
steeped in history, myth and legend. From discreet
board meetings to conferences; champagne receptions to gala dinners; product launches to incentives, the National Trust for Scotland has something to offer everyone.

Our castles and stately homes are set in stunning
countryside and city locations, surrounded by enchanting gardens and rolling estates, from Pollok
House hidden away in a 450-hectare country estate only a few miles from Glasgow city centre, to Culzean Castle perched on its clifftop location overlooking the Isle of Arran, from Hill of Tarvit near St. Andrews to Haddo House and Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire.

Instead of going to a hotel, work with us, reassured in the knowledge that you are directly supporting our vital conservation work and helping protect Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy.

For more information contact One-Stop-Shop.

We’re delighted to offer new and exclusive living history tours at the Georgian House, our 4-star
historic house in the heart of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site.

Guided by the Lady or Gentleman of the House attired in traditional costume, visitors will
experience the life of a wealthy 18th century merchant family. As they are escorted round the
capital’s only authentically-furnished New Town house, they will listen to stories and be
mesmerised by the opulence of their host’s exquisite collections of china, paintings and furniture,
before going ‘below stairs’ to experience the contrasting life of the household staff who made this
elegant lifestyle possible.

These unique and personalised tours are currently available at a special introductory group rate of
£70 (including VAT) for groups of up to 10 guests. Tours last approximately 1¼ hours with
pre-booking essential.

For more information contact One-Stop-Shop.

As well as caring for Scotland’s built and cultural
heritage, the National Trust for Scotland looks after
over 75,000 hectares of Scotland's natural heritage
including 7 National Nature Reserves, and 1 in 6
Munros.

Sole Trading donations are used to secure
match-funding and support the Trust’s dedicated
mountain path team. Working all year round and in
all weather, they cover over 390 miles of mountain
paths across Scotland, combating the devastating
effects of erosion and maintaining free access for all.

If you would like to make a donation in support of
our Sole Trading Appeal simply contact us at
One-Stop-Shop. Thank you for your support!

The countdown continues towards the opening of the
RBBM, which is to replace the existing Burns
National Heritage Park from summer 2010. We’re
delighted to be able to confirm prices for this great
new attraction from only £5.25 per person (group
rate), or free with a valid Discover Ticket.

We will be providing a regular update on the RBBM’s
progress in this newsletter, but for now, click here for
an updated FAQ about what’s happening, or visit
www.nts.org.uk/burns

Wir haben die deutschsprachigen Itineraries
überarbeitet und mit unseren neusten Informationen
upgedatet. Das Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, das Mitte 2010 eröffnen wird, haben wir bereits
berücksichtigt, so dass die Itineraries als Planungsgrundlage für 2010 dienen können.
Zusätzlich haben wir einen neuen Reiseroutenvorschlag integriert; die “Wild West Coast Kultur- und Outdoor-Tour” verbindet historische Highlights, wie Culzean Castle mit viel Natur und freier Wildniss.

Die Tour startet in Ayrshire und geht dann an der
Küste entlang weiter nördlich. Eine beeindruckende
Station sind die Torridon Mountains, die nicht selten
als die spektakulärste Gebirgslandschaft Schottlands
beschrieben werden.

Für weitere Informationen klicken Sie hier.

Following discussions between the Trust and Calmac Ferries, Ardrossan Harbour to Isle of Arran crossing, Calmac has agreed to consider reduced rates for 12 metre-coaches crossing at less than 100% occupancy. Crossing discounts are entirely at the discretion of Calmac Ferries and subject to confirmed group bookings to Brodick Castle. For further information contact Robbie Brown, Area Manager, Calmac Ferries on 01770 303985/302166.

To book your groups into 800-year-old Brodick Castle, its famous gardens and estate contact us at
One-Stop-Shop.

Let us know what you think of this edition of our new e-newsletter before the end of September and we’ll send you 2 free admission vouchers to The Georgian House.

Is it relevant to your business?
Did you use any of the information?
What would you like to see in the next edition?

Simply email One-Stop-Shop with your
suggestions.

The Travel Trade team of Pietro Cecchini and Anne Edwards is based in Edinburgh. Contact us by email on traveltrade@nts.org.uk or by phoning 0844 493 2104 (+44 131 243 9304 from outside the UK). Let us know when you’re in the city as we’d be delighted to meet you to discuss business opportunities.

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