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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.
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'.
Best gardens in Scotland A bright and colourful display of flowers, with Culzean Castle seen in the background on a sunny day.
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
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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.

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28 Nov 2025

Love Scotland podcast – 2025 season, part II

As we enter winter, we’re revisiting a podcast about how the National Trust for Scotland creates and installs authentic festive decorations in our places.

A tea room with lots of square tables, covered in white linen with a glass top over each. The chairs are chunky and made from a dark wood. The fireplace in the centre of the back wall and the surrounding wall stencils are designed by Mackintosh in his distinctive style. Geometric squares feature on the grey carpet runners.

Winter Citylink travel inspiration

This winter, you can explore Scotland with Citylink to enjoy the very best of the season.

The Footpath Fund

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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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