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Winter with the Trust

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Our cafés and tearooms A man and a woman sit at a table in a café in front of a roaring fire. They are enjoying hot drinks and sweet treats.
Things to do in winter A man and woman walking hand in hand, in a snowy woodland. The man is holding a small child in his arms.
Wonderful dog walks in Scotland A person walks along a wide path through woodland, with a dog on a lead walking beside them.
Celebrating Burns Night
Things to do with kids Two girls wearing wellingtons and waterproofs jump in a shallow rock pool on a beach.
Things to do on a rainy day A man and a woman looking at the Hill House, while standing in the protective 'Box'.
Walking in Scotland A family of two adults and two children walk along a path in Glencoe with Buachaille Etive Mor in the background.
Great family days out in Scotland Two adults and two small children crouch down beside a pond and look out across the calm water.
A guide to Munro-bagging A young man hiking a knife-edged mountain ridge on the Liathach Ridge
Castles in Scotland Close up of Brodie Castle tower
An older couple walk through a garden, arm in arm. They have paused in front of a bush with white roses in full bloom. Both are smiling. Kellie Castle can just be seen in the background.

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A red squirrel stands on its hind legs, with its ears pricked, looking at the camera. It is standing on a branch thickly blanketed in snow.

Our winter places

Here’s a handy guide to which of our places are open this winter, so you can start planning some memorable days out.

Two women and three children walk along a grassy bank, with bright yellow daffodils in the foreground. They are carrying Easter Egg Trail sheets.

Easter Egg Trails 2026

Join us for one (or more!) of our Easter Egg Trails, taking place at 42 Trust places this year.

Two people lean against the long, low branches of an ancient tree on the Drum Estate
7 Jan 2026

Land at Drum acquired to restore ancient tree landscape

Two areas of land were purchased around the Drum Estate to help enhance and expand the ancient tree population.

The Footpath Fund

Help protect the landscapes you love.

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Footpath team at work on Ben Lawers. A group of people use a lever to try and shift a large boulder into place on a hillside. >
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