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Brodick Castle

Gardens, woodland, waterfalls and a castle packed with treasures make this a must-visit on Arran

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Garden - 10.00 – 16.00
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We think you'd find Brodick Castle a treasure trove of adventure.

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Brodie Castle

Magnificent turreted castle with a playful garden and over 400 varieties of daffodil

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Castle - 09.30–17.00
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We think Brodie Castle would be great for the whole clan.

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Broughton House & Garden

The home of ‘Glasgow Boy’ Hornel sits in a Japanese-style garden and hosts an impressive collection of art.

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House - 10.00–17.00
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We think you'd find Broughton House as pretty as a picture.

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Craigievar Castle

A fairytale setting for a Scottish castle packed with history, armour and art

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Castle - by guided tour - 10.30 - 17.00
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We think Craigievar would be a fairytale day to tell.

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Falkland Palace

A fine Renaissance palace with an extensive formal garden and one of Britain’s oldest tennis courts

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Palace & Garden - 11.00 - 17.00
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We think Falkland Palace would be a royal day out.

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Glencoe

Dramatic mountains, rare beauty and haunting history in the heart of the Highlands

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Visitor Centre - 9:30–17:30
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We think you’d be shaken and stirred at Glencoe.

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Inverewe

Rare species thrive in this heritage garden as the effects of the Gulf Stream meet the Highlands.

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Garden closed due to severe weather conditions

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We think Inverewe would lead you down all the right garden paths.

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Killiecrankie

Magnificent wooded river gorge where one of the goriest battles in Jacobite history took place

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Visitor Centre - 10.00–17.00
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We think Killiecrankie would be a leap in the right direction.

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Kintail

Exceptional and remote mountain scenery with lochs, glens and the magnificent ridge of the Five Sisters

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Kintail - Open all year, daily
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We think Kintail would be the high point of your summer.

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Pollok House

A grand country house in the heart of Glasgow with an impressive collection of Spanish art

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House - 10.00 - 17.00 (Last admission 16.30)
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We think Pollok House would be a grand day out.

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Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

A celebration of the early life and the enduring legacy of Scotland’s national poet

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Museum - 10.00–17.30
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We think Robert Burns’ Birthplace will put life and mettle in yer heels.

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St Abb’s Head

Breathtaking coastal headland with dramatic cliffs, famed for its seabird colonies

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Nature Reserve - Open all year, daily
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We think you'd rock the coastal views at St Abb’s Head.

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Staffa

Volcanic rock columns are home to black guillemots, fulmars, puffins and the magical Fingal’s Cave

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Staffa - Open all year, daily
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We think you'd cave in at the beautiful sites of Staffa.

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Stories

Discover more about Scotland’s heritage and how we’re working to protect it.

KT Tunstall shares her love of Scotland.

Scotland’s very own singer-songwriter took time out from her mini-tour to tell us what she loves about her home country.

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14 Sep 2018

Culloden thanks local community this autumn

The National Trust for Scotland team at Culloden Battlefield and Visitor Centre are showing their appreciation to the local community with a special free entry day for local residents.

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25 Sep 2018

Famous film & TV locations

Explore the famous filming locations of international TV series and Hollywood feature films.

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5 reasons to book a trip to Arran – now!

Travel writer Robin McKelvie describes his family’s latest trip to Arran, and their love of Brodick.

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24 Sep 2018

Temporary suspension of direct debit payments

This is an update on the issues affecting a small proportion of people during our IT system upgrade.

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24 Sep 2018

Celebrating a top contemporary artist

An exhibition at Glencoe Visitor Centre celebrates Hamish MacDonald, one of Scotland’s most successful contemporary artists, who was inspired by the dramatic scenery around Glencoe.

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21 Sep 2018

The spirit of Inverewe captured in poetry

A poetry book launched this week is a collection of shared memories of a garden on the edge – and a continued welcoming tradition.

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20 Sep 2018

The Falkland Palace apothecary

A new apothecary room has opened at Falkland which shows how medicine was dispensed in the 16th century.

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20 Sep 2018
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