Membership - National Trust for Scotland
WEBMembership. Join us to protect, share and enjoy the places we all love in Scotland. As a member, you’ll enjoy unlimited access to the heritage in our care and amazing experiences – explore our great outdoors and iconic landscapes, delve into Scotland’s rich cultural history, make new memories with loved ones, and enjoy days out that ...
Nature, Beauty and Heritage for Everyone | National Trust for …
WEBStay in touch. Be the first to hear about our latest news, get inspiration for great days out and learn about the work we do for the love of Scotland. An independent charity that protects Scotland's natural, cultural and historic places, and shares them with everyone.
The Book of Kells - National Trust for Scotland
WEBMay 4, 2022 · The Book of Kells. Written by Rheanna-Marie Hall. Iona Abbey. Iona, a tiny island in the Inner Hebrides, has been a sanctuary for Celtic Christianity for hundreds of years. It’s also where an incredible piece of religious history, the Book of Kells – the world famous illuminated manuscript of Gospels – was most likely created.
The life of Mary, Queen of Scots - National Trust for Scotland
WEBJan 23, 2019 · Mary enjoyed riding and hunting in the French countryside. In April 1558, at the age of 15, Mary married the 14-year-old Dauphin Francis in Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris. A year later, King Henri died, and Mary became Queen of Scotland and France. However, her reign of France was brief, for in 1560 Francis became ill and died.
The history of Scotland - National Trust for Scotland
WEB1750. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Scotland was part of the one of the greatest intellectual and scientific outpourings ever recorded. The Age of Enlightenment saw Scottish thinkers and artists – the likes of Robert Burns, William Adam, Sir Walter Scott and Adam Smith – transform the way we see and understand the world.
The Battle of Culloden - National Trust for Scotland
WEBThe Battle of Culloden. The course of British, European and world history was changed at Culloden on 16 April 1746. A ferocious war had come to Scotland, dividing families and setting clan against clan. It was here that the Jacobite army took their last stand to reclaim the thrones of Britain from the Hanoverians for a Stuart king.
Viaduct - National Trust for Scotland
WEBViaduct. The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a renowned feat of Victorian engineering and the longest concrete railway bridge in Scotland. It takes the West Highland Railway over the River Finnan 100ft below, on its journey between Fort William and Mallaig – and is one of the most picturesque train rides in the world. Built in the 1890s by ‘Concrete ...
Membership FAQ - National Trust for Scotland
WEBMembership FAQ. We want you to get the most out of your National Trust for Scotland membership so you can enjoy unlimited access to over 100 of our places and so much more. Whether you’re a member, are thinking of joining or want to gift membership, here are some of the answers to the questions we often get asked.
Things to do and see on the North Coast 500 - National Trust for …
WEBBrilliant Beaches. One of the most impressive thing about northern Scotland is the beaches. All around the coast you’ll find sheltered stretches of soft white sand – perfect for strolling, surfing, swimming and walking the dog! One of our favourite beaches along the NC 500 is Balnakeil Beach, near Durness. For most of the year this curved ...
Castles in Scotland - National Trust for Scotland
WEBBrodick Castle. As revered for its setting as much as its history, Brodick Castle stands proud on the Isle of Arran, surrounded by many of the things that Scotland is known for – mountains, water, woodland and wildlife. The current castle, filled with Victorian artefacts and trophies (as well as a traditional arcade), was built in 1844, but ...