Why does Scotland have its own national trust?

At various stages in the 1930s, the Trust was granted more powers to protect Scotland's heritage, and preserve articles and objects that have artistic or antiquarian interest. Since then, we've been called on to protect and care for more and more of Scotland's heritage and we've achieved many remarkable things.



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One of the largest landowners in the United Kingdom, the Trust owns almost 250,000 hectares (620,000 acres; 2,500 km2; 970 sq mi) of land and 780 miles (1,260 km) of coast. Its properties include more than 500 historic houses, castles, archaeological and industrial monuments, gardens, parks, and nature reserves.

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Alfriston Clergy House in Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, England, was the first built property to be acquired by the National Trust. It was purchased in 1896 for £10. The house lies adjacent to the Church of St. Andrew.

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Historic Scotland Members get free entry to heritage attractions on the Isle of Man. Half price entry to over 500 heritage attractions in England and Wales in your first year. Free entry for all renewal and life members. Tickets are recommended to be pre-booked online for English Heritage and Cadw properties.

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With over 500,000 annual visitors, Attingham Park was the most visited National Trust property in 2020-21. Giant's Causeway, in Northern Ireland, is the most Instagrammable National Trust site, with 319,000 posts tagged at this location.

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For more than 70 years, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has led the movement to save America's historic places.

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The National Trust has more properties to visit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland than English Heritage. The latter only has places in England.

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Please note: if you're not a National Trust member, you'll still need to pay for your own entry.

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