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Holiday Accommodation

With Scotland’s abundance of fascinating heritage, culture, stunning landscapes teeming with wildlife, and wealth of activities to suit all tastes, you’re sure to find the perfect base in which to unwind and explore.

Our collection of breathtaking estates, country lodges, magnificent castles, stately homes and internationally acclaimed gardens offer the perfect backdrop for your next self-catering holiday.

A warm Scottish welcome awaits!

New enquiries

We’ve teamed up with Sykes Holiday Cottages, one of the UK’s leading independent holiday cottage rental agencies, who are managing all new enquiries and bookings.

To check general availability for specific dates, please visit the dedicated National Trust for Scotland section of the Sykes Holiday Cottages website.

Alternatively, select a region to explore our holiday accommodation. We look forward to welcoming you!

Highlands & Islands

North East Scotland

Edinburgh & East

South & West Scotland

Manage your booking

For reservations with a booking reference beginning with C, W or 3 digits (123), or to redeem a Trust holiday voucher:

Email: holidays@nts.org.uk

Call: +44 (0) 131 458 0305 – option 2

For reservations with a booking reference beginning PBN:

Log in to your existing Sykes Holiday Cottages booking

Call: +44 (0) 131 378 9110

Bunkhouses

Our bunkhouses are ideally located for exploring Scotland’s mountains, lochs, wildlife and coastline. We offer economical basic accommodation for larger groups at Ben Lomond, Torridon, Mar Lodge, Brodick and Kintail.

For enquiries and bookings:

Email: holidays@nts.org.uk

Call: +44 (0) 131 458 0305 – option 2

We regret it’s not currently possible to book all our bunkhouses online.

Explore our bunkhouses

Coronavirus update

For further information please visit:

Scotland coronavirus information

UK coronavirus information

Our team will be in contact with all guests with a booking reference beginning C, W or three digits (123) to confirm arrangements, where necessary, based on the latest government announcements.

If you would like to discuss your booking, please email holidays@nts.org.uk or call our friendly team on +44 (0) 131 458 0305 – option 2.

A view of the exterior of Brodie Castle on an autumn day. Tall beech trees behind the castle are red and orange. The walls of the castle have a pink hue. A couple with a pushchair walk along a gravelled path leading up to the castle. Four people sit in sea kayaks with their hands raised in the air. The sky and water are a glorious blue, and the Five Sisters mountains form the backdrop. A close-up of a red deer stag; in the background mountains can be seen. Culzean Castle at sunset. Photograph is taken from the beach with Ailsa Craig in the background. A walker sitting on a stone at the summit of Ben Lomond. In the background is Loch Lomond and its islands. Craigievar Castle, a pink castle with turrets surrounded by a grassy lawn, with trees in the background. A grey seal pokes its head up out of foamy waves. A view of the grand Mar Lodge building with its distinctive red tiled roof. A long gravel drive leads to the entrance across a grass lawn. Pine trees and heather-covered hillside can be seen in the background. A black and white dog playing among leaves on a green lawn. Crathes Castle with the walled garden in the foreground. In the foreground are flowers and pine trees, beyond the trees is the sea and mountains. A waterfall gushing over rocks at Torridon

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Highlands and Islands

Snow-capped peaks, serene lochans, a rugged coastline and panoramic views – a holiday in the Highlands and Islands is unforgettable.

North East Scotland

An area rich in history, scenery and rare wildlife, North East Scotland is the perfect choice for a spectacular Scottish holiday.

Edinburgh and East

From Big Tree Country of Perthshire through the rolling Kingdom of Fife and down to the charming Scottish Borders, eastern Scotland has a wealth of delights.

South & West Scotland

Cliff-top castles, sandy beaches and glorious gardens make South & West Scotland a marvellous place to unwind and explore Scotland’s spectacular scenery.

Bunkhouses

We offer economical, basic accommodation for larger groups at five of our properties, ideally located for exploring Scotland’s great outdoors.​