The National Trust for Scotland is the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy. With over 270,000 members, it is the largest conservation charity in Scotland and it depends for its support on donations, legacies, grants and membership subscriptions.

Established in 1931 at the initiative of ruralScotland, the Trust acts as guardian of the nation's magnificent heritage of architectural, scenic and historic treasures. As an independent charity, not a government department, it acts on behalf of everyone to safeguard our heritage. Please support our work by visiting our properties, becoming a member, making a donation or arranging a legacy. By joining, you support the conservation of these fine parts of Scottish heritage and there is the additional benefit of free entry to all the properties.

The Trust is unique in that its activities cover the full range of the cultural, built and natural heritage. Its challenge is to make this heritage relevant to the people of Scotland and all those who have an interest in Scotland's magnificent heritage.

With one world heritage site, 16 islands, 76,000 hectares of countryside, seven national nature reserves, 26 castles, palaces and country houses, five battle sites, 23 wedding venues, 35 gardens, 72 holiday properties, over 50,000 artefacts and four birthplaces of famous Scots, there truly is a place for everyone at the National Trust for Scotland.