Everything about The National Trust For Scotland totally explained
The
National Trust for Scotland (NTS)(
Scottish Gaelic:
Urras Nàiseanta na h-Alba) describes itself as
the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy.
It was established in 1931 and (
as of 2006) has 500 employees, over 290,000 members, and 1.7 million recorded visitors. It is similar in function to the
National Trust, which covers
England,
Wales, and
Northern Ireland, and other national trusts worldwide. The Trust's Patron is
Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay; the President is the
Duke of Buccleuch, and the Chairman is Shonaig Macpherson. Current CEO is Mark Adderley.
The Trust owns and manages over 127 properties and 760 square kilometres (180,000 acres) of land, including
castles, ancient small dwellings, historic sites,
gardens, and remote rural areas. Most grounds and open spaces are open throughout the year but buildings may generally only be visited from Easter to October, sometimes only in the afternoons.
Originally, the NTS owned properties rather than "wilderness" areas. When the Trust took on the management of rural estates there was controversy concerning the siting of visitor centres, placing of signposts, etc. However, the Trust has learned to adopt a more sensitive approach, even to the extent of removing some intrusive facilities such as the original
Glen Coe Visitor Centre.
Annual membership of the NTS allows free entry to properties and "Discovery Tickets" are available for shorter term visitors. NTS membership also provides free entry to National Trust properties in England and Wales, and vice versa. The Trust has an independent sister organization in the United States, The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA, headed by
Curt DiCamillo.
Scotland in Trust, the membership magazine of the NTS is published quarterly by CMYK Design. The magazine won the
Periodical Publishers Association award for customer magazine of the year in 2005.
For the maintenance of its nature properties, the NTS also relies on the contributions of volunteers, with local circles of Conservation Volunteers working on projects during weekends. The NTS also organises working holidays called "Thistle Camps" on various properties. Activities undertaken during such camps typically include
footpath maintenance and woodland work such as
rhododendron control.
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