Homepage | National Trust for Scotland

Jump to main content
Jump to main navigation

Give the gift of membership More

Find a place to visit

Enter a postcode, place name or location

All places Map

An adventure you’ll love

There’s lots to enjoy at all our places. Find some inspiration with these ideas for your next visit.

The Lidl Book of Big Adventures

Top Christmas events

Things to do in autumn

See all

🎅 Ho Ho how about a trip to see Mr & Mrs Claus?

We recommend

Pollok House

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

Opening times today

House: 10.00–17.00 (last admission 16.30)

See full opening times

Newhailes

Palladian house that played a prominent role in the Scottish Enlightenment

Opening times today

Weehailes Playpark: Closed

See full opening times

Crathes Castle

Painted ceilings and family portraits adorn this turreted castle, set among sculpted yew trees and nature trails

Opening times today

Castle (guided tours only): Closed

See full opening times

🎄 Jingling bells and twinkling lights, we’re dressed up for Christmas

We recommend

Pollok House

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

Opening times today

House: 10.00–17.00 (last admission 16.30)

See full opening times

Brodie Castle

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

Opening times today

Castle: 10.00–16.00

See full opening times

Brodick Castle

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

Opening times today

Castle, Garden, Café and Shop: 10.00–16.00

See full opening times

🔔 Enjoy foodie delights with a bit of Christmas spirit

We recommend

Pollok House

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

Opening times today

House: 10.00–17.00 (last admission 16.30)

See full opening times

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Birthplace of a genius – a celebration of the enduring legacy of Scotland’s national poet

Opening times today

Museum: 10.00–17.00

See full opening times

Drum Castle

Jacobite tales whisper through the medieval grand hall of this castle

Opening times today

Castle: Closed

See full opening times

🌟 Get crafty at Christmas and deck out your own halls

We recommend

Culzean Castle

Robert Adam’s cliff-top masterpiece rises above a world of woods, beaches, secret follies and play parks

Opening times today

Country Park: dawn–dusk

See full opening times

Drum Castle

Jacobite tales whisper through the medieval grand hall of this castle

Opening times today

Castle: Closed

See full opening times

Hill of Tarvit Mansion

Work, rest and play ‘above’ and ‘below’ stairs in this Edwardian mansion with its own unique golf course

Opening times today

Mansion: Closed

See full opening times

❄ Outside it’s delightful; let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

We recommend

Craigievar Castle

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

Opening times today

Castle: Closed

See full opening times

Mar Lodge Estate

Britain’s largest nature reserve and a wildlife wonderland in the heart of the Cairngorms

Opening times today

Estate: Open all year, daily

See full opening times

Glencoe

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

Opening times today

Visitor Centre: 9:30-16:00
Glencoe: Open all year, daily

See full opening times

☕ Warm up in winter at a cosy café

We recommend

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Birthplace of a genius – a celebration of the enduring legacy of Scotland’s national poet

Opening times today

Museum: 10.00–17.00

See full opening times

Culzean Castle

Robert Adam’s cliff-top masterpiece rises above a world of woods, beaches, secret follies and play parks

Opening times today

Country Park: dawn–dusk

See full opening times

Culloden

Powerfully emotive and atmospheric battlefield where the 1745 Jacobite Rising came to a tragic end

Opening times today

Visitor Centre: 10.00–16.00

See full opening times

Play to Protect Raffle

Enter our Christmas raffle and win £5,000! It’s only £1 to play.

Buy tickets

Join

For the love of coming back again and again

Donate

Help us to protect Scotland’s treasures

or see all current appeals

Holidays

Stay in some of Scotland’s most beautiful historic places.

See holidays

Volunteer

Help us to protect Scotland’s past for future generations.

Volunteer now

Hire a venue

For fairytale weddings, corporate events and family gatherings

Learn more

😍 What’s happening #fortheloveofscotland

Stories

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

Open for winter

Winter need not be the stay-at-home season. Make the most of the shorter days with our helpful guide to what’s open this winter 2019-20.

Give the gift of membership

Gift membership is the perfect way to share Scotland’s treasures with your loved ones. As a member, they’ll enjoy unlimited access to the heritage in our care – from coastlines to castles, art to architecture, wildlife to wilderness.

Love of Country – cruise in summer 2021

After the very popular 2020 cruise sold out, Noble Caledonia are delighted to offer a 2021 cruise around the Northern and Western Isles that’s been exclusively designed to support the National Trust for Scotland.

Winter wellbeing

Get ready for the cold winter nights by taking a look at the National Trust for Scotland’s Online Shop. We have some great products to treat yourself to this winter.

Top 8 Christmas gifts for children

As we’re sure you’ve been reminded by younger family members, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas presents! There’s no better place to begin than with the National Trust for Scotland’s Christmas All Wrapped Up collection.

7 Christmas gift hampers

Hampers are a unique way to wish a friend, family or a colleague a Merry Christmas! With 7 gift hampers available for different budgets and tastes, we have a hamper for everyone.

Repairs begin at Burns Cottage

Vital conservation works at the Alloway cottage where Robert Burns was born are now underway.

Top 8 Scottish gifts

It’s time to start thinking about Christmas presents and there’s no better place to begin than with the National Trust for Scotland’s Christmas All Wrapped Up collection.

See all stories

Featured events

Mrs Claus at Pollok House

Enjoy a truly magical Christmas experience when you bring the children to meet the award-winning Mrs Claus at Pollok House.

1 Dec - 24 Dec

Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

Christmas at Brodie Castle

The North Pole is coming to Brodie Castle! Experience how Santa and Mrs Claus get ready for Christmas, and explore our winter wonderland.

7 Dec - 22 Dec

The Highlands

Christmas Fayre at Hill of Tarvit Mansion

Come and enjoy the festive season with us at our beautiful Christmas Fayre.

30 Nov - 1 Dec

The Kingdom of Fife

See events