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	National Trust for Scotland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is similar in function to the National Trust which covers England, Wales, and Northern Ireland and other National Trusts worldwide.
		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.
		The Trust attempts to show a property not as museum, but as the castle actually was at one time.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Trust_for_Scotland (532 words)

	National Trust for Scotland
		The National Trust for Scotland is a conservation charity with a variety of properties of historical and architectural importance from castles to cottages, birthplaces of famous Scots and properties rich in social and industrial history.
		It is the equivalent of the National Trust in England and Wales, but is a separate organization.
		200,000 acres of countryside belong to the Trust and encompass farmland, forest, mountains, moors, waterfalls, coastlines and islands.
	www.britainexpress.com /nts.htm (145 words)

	National Trust for Scotland Gardens
		Scotland is renowned internationally for the many fine gardens that flourish in its varied climate and reflect its remarkable gardening heritage.
		The Trust first acquired gardens nearly sixty years ago when it accepted the great estates of Culzean Castle and Leith Hall in 1945 and, seven years later, Brodick Castle, Falkland Palace and Pitmedden.
		The Trust is the country's largest garden owner with more than 283 hectares (700 acres) under intensive cultivation, supporting over 53,000 plants (of 13,500 different sorts).
	www.visitscotland.com /library/NTSGardens (267 words)

	The National Trust for Scotland - Home
		The National Trust for Scotland is a charity (No. SC 007410) and depends for its support on the subscriptions of its members, donations and legacies.
		Although not a member of the Trust, Mrs Chewett left the Castle and the associated landing pier, which had been purchased by her late husband in the 1930s, to the charity.
		The Trust is delighted to announce that 3 - or perhaps 4 - peregrine eggs have hatched at Grey Mare`s Tail.......
	www.nts.org.uk (1143 words)

	Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Inverness - National Trust chief says park plan is no benefit to Cairngorms
		THE chief executive of the National Trust for Scotland believes the proposals for the Cairngorms national park are fundamentally flawed and will fail to deliver the economic and environmental benefits the area needs.
		Dr Pellew said the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000 is one of the Scottish Parliament's finest pieces of legislation and the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs park was welcomed enthusiastically by the NTS.
		National Trust chief says park plan is no benefit to Cairngorms
	news.scotsman.com /inverness.cfm?id=1068592002 (747 words)

	Scotland, Scotland information
		Scotland was historically represented in the UK government by the Secretary of State for Scotland.
		Scotland advanced markedly in educational terms during the fifteenth century with the founding of the University of St Andrews in 1413, the University of Glasgow in 1450 and the University of Aberdeen in 1494, and with the passing of the Education Act (1496).
		Scotland's territorial extent is generally that established by the 1237 Treaty of York between Scotland and England and the 1266 Treaty of Perth between Scotland and Norway.
	www.scotlandz.co.uk (1567 words)

	BBC NEWS Scotland National park 'destined to fail'
		The National Trust for Scotland is keen on the Cairngorms being given National Park status.
		Plans to create a national park in the Cairngorms are doomed to failure, according to the National Trust for Scotland.
		Scotland's first national park at Loch Lomond and the Trossachs was officially opened in July by the Princess Royal.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/scotland/2280435.stm (359 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: Scotland's Nature in Trust: The National Trust for Scotland and Its Wildland and Crofting Management (Poyser Natural History S.): Books
		This book is for the general public and members of the National Trust for Scotland who have an interest in, but a lack of knowledge of the natural heritage and its management on Trust properties.
		The National Trust for Scotland is one of the largest landowners in Scotland owning 300 square miles, or 1% of its countryside.
		The National Trust for Scotland is one of the largest landowners in Scotland, owning one per cent of its countryside.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/0856611220 (615 words)

	Scotland's National Cultural Strategy: page 8
		The National Trust for Scotland is a charitable organisation, set up in 1931 to look after some of Scotland's finest built and natural heritage on behalf of the people of Scotland.
		As economic and other international relations develop, there will be many opportunities to promote Scotland's culture abroad and, associated with this, to present Scotland as a tourist destination.
		Scotland's heritage is at present central to our branding, but we need to consider further how we promote our contemporary culture.
	www.scotland.gov.uk /nationalculturalstrategy/docs/cult-08.asp (1198 words)

	National Trust for Scotland, an exclusive vacation from Loyd & Townsend-Rose
		Continuing the National Trust for Scotland's lecture series, in association with LTR, we are delighted to invite you on our 7 night tour commencing 24 September 2005.
		Visit Duff House (Historic Scotland), a spectacular William Adam country house, recently extensively restored and used to display part of the collection of the National Galleries of Scotland.
		Explore Castle Fraser (NTS), the most elaborate âZ-Planâ castle in Scotland, and one of the grandest castles of Mar. Castle Fraser was built between 1575 and 1636 and was the supreme work of two great families of master masons, Bell and Leiper.
	www.ltr.co.uk /vacations/ideas/scotland/area/nationaltrust (822 words)

	National Trust for Scotland - Places to visit - Central Scotland - Bannockburn
		The National Trust for Scotland is a charity (No. SC 007410) and depends for its support on the subscriptions of its members, donations and legacies.
		Despite facing a greater number of professional troops, Bruce’s men routed the English forces — a victory that meant freedom for Scotland from oppressive English rule.
		Presented to the Trust in 1932 by the Bannockburn Preservation Committee under the 10th Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, head of the Bruce family.
	www.nts.org.uk /web/site/home/visit/places/Property.asp?PropID=10061&NavPage=10061&NavId=5113 (352 words)

	The National Trust for Scotland - Elmwood Design
		Like its English counterpart, The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) is an independent conservation charity with a mission to protect and promote Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for everyone to enjoy.
		The Trust needed to appeal to a generation that regularly sits down to watch 'Antiques Roadshow' or 'Groundforce'.
		To an extent the Trust was still perceived as a rather worthy, 'tweed jacket' organisation.
	www.elmwood.co.uk /casestudy.asp?id=28 (288 words)

	Media Release
		The National Trust for Scotland is an independent charity established in 1931.
		The National Trust for Scotland has been awarded £1.4 Million by the Heritage Lottery Fund (£983,000), Scottish Natural Heritage (£375,000) and the Scottish Mountaineering Trust (£20,000) for their £2 Million Scotland’s Mountain Heritage campaign.
		The Trust, as the largest conservation charity in Scotland, cares for over 74,000 hectares of land including some of Scotland’s most notable mountain and upland areas such as Glencoe, Ben Lomond, Torridon, Ben Lawers, Goatfell and Kintail.
	www.everyonecan.org /news/030217_2.html (886 words)

	Get Wild about Scotland - new holidays from National Trust for Scotland
		Geraldine Graf, Head of Holidays for The National Trust for Scotland said: "We are delighted to announce our partnership with JAC Travel and welcome the opportunity to work with other tour operators in this way to provide new and innovative ways for tourists to experience the delights of Scotland.
		The newly launched holiday itineraries from Tourism and Environment Forum member, The National Trust for Scotland, in association with JAC Travel, Wild Outdoors, and Alba Travel and Promotions.
		"Scotland is steeped in heritage and the idea is to show people a different side to the country through its abundant plants, wildlife and hidden crafts, giving them a chance to learn more about our heritage and master some traditional crafts."
	www.greentourism.org.uk /Default.aspx.LocID-008new172.RefLocID-008015003.Lang-EN.htm (282 words)

	National Trust for Historic Preservation:
		Learn more about the National Trust for Scotland and their sites.
		The Victorian house (not open to the public) is home to the Trust's School of Practical Gardening, offering a one year training course for students.
		Learn more about the Japan National Trust and their sites.
	member.nationaltrust.org /site/PageServer?pagename=travel_reciprocalsites (717 words)

	Scotland on Sunday - Greencard - Win a National Trust for Scotland holiday.
		Scotland on Sunday - Greencard - Win a National Trust for Scotland holiday.
		We’ll enter you into our prize draw to win one week’s holiday for two at any of the garden properties featured in our 2002 guide.
		We’ll also send you our free guide to 30 of the finest gardens to visit in Scotland.
	scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com /greencard.cfm?id=728272002 (138 words)

	ExxonMobil Supports Tree Planting Initiative with The National Trust for Scotland
		David Sharland, regional director for The National Trust for Scotland said: "We are delighted that ExxonMobil has given its support to The National Trust for Scotland for this project.
		Aberdeen (November 20, 2002) -- Mobil North Sea Limited, an ExxonMobil subsidiary, is supporting the planting of 9,000 native trees at The National Trust for Scotland's Castle Fraser.
		Clay Vaughn, ExxonMobil's Aberdeen based Production manager said: "We are happy to be able to support the National Trust for Scotland with the planting of trees to replace those damaged by recent storms.
	www.exxonmobil.com /UK-English/Newsroom/UK_NR_NR_Community_mnsl_201102.asp (590 words)

	Archaeology in the National Trust for Scotland
		An example of an excavation performed by the Trust was work done to discover the site of the 18th Century flower beds in Greenbank House.
		The archaeology on Trust properties ranges from neolithic burial mounds to the remains of crashed WWII aircraft.
		Derek explained that it was now over 70 year since the Trust purchased their first property, Crookston Castle.
	www.btinternet.com /~ian.borthwick/LADAS/prog/02_NTS.html (237 words)

	National Trust for Scotland, Glasgow Members' Centre, Home Page
		Members of the National Trust for Scotland or the National Trust (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) are eligible for membership for a small annual fee.
		The Centre was formed to stimulate interest in the National Trust for Scotland and to add value to membership of the Trust in the greater Glasgow area.
		Some of our Members currently work in the Trust's Glasgow shop within Hutchesons' Hall, guide at the Tenement House, help during Trust events within the Glasgow area, or give talks locally to raise the profile of the Trust.
	www.ntsglasgow.org.uk (270 words)

	The National Trust for Scotland- Scotland Europa Member
		The National Trust for Scotland is a registered charity and not a government department and acts on behalf of everyone in its work in safeguarding our heritage.
		The National Trust for Scotland- Scotland Europa Member
		The Trust was established in 1931 to act as a guardian of the nation's magnificent heritage of architectural, scenic and historic treasures.
	www.scotlandeuropa.com /MEMBERS/nts.htm (73 words)

	National Trust for Scotland Guide 2002
		We make the National Trust for Scotland handbook available for purchase to members and non-members alike for a nominal charge.
		Royal Oak members enjoy free admission to the properties owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
		The National Trust and the NT Scotland are separate organizations and, because of this, Royal Oak cannot provide the Scotland handbook free of charge to its members.
	www.royal-oak.org /ShopSite/membership/ntsguide.html (128 words)

	The National Trust for Scotland Education Website Teachers resources
		The Jacobite rebellion in Scotland was led by General John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee (1648-89).
		On 1 May 1690 General Buchan, Cannon's successor as Jacobite commander, was defeated at the Haugh's of Cromdale, effectively ending the rebellion in Scotland.
		Viscount Dundee was an ambitious soldier who had fought in the Dutch service alongside William, but had returned to Scotland.
	www.ntseducation.org.uk /teachers/killiecrankie.html (2103 words)

	MacFarlane's Company/Who we are
		The National Trust for Scotland works hard each year to showcase Scotland, the land and its people, their history and culture.
		After many years of travel to Scotland for study and research, and years of presentations in North America, the Company is now regularly supporting the Trust with Living History work in Scotland.
		MacFarlanes' Company joins with The National Trust in these efforts, and promotes them by cultural exchange programs, event presentations, and teaching.
	www.macfarlanescompany.org /Who (703 words)

	SNH - Display Bulletin
		The National Trust for Scotland has ‘approved body status’ from SNH, which means it is approved to manage National Nature Reserves (NNRs) in accordance with SNH policy on NNRs.
		The National Trust for Scotland has also signed a Concordat with SNH to work together to help share good practice on countryside management issues.
		The National Trust for Scotland spends £4 million per annum on countryside conservation and has launched a new outdoor membership, which will directly help continue and expand this vital work.
	www.snh.org.uk /scripts-snh/nw-displ.asp?ID=1272 (593 words)

	National Trust for Scotland, The
		The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) is Scotland's leading conservation charity caring for both the nation's built and natural heritage.
		Receiving no direct Government finance NTS, founded in 1931, is separate from The National Trust covering only England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
		To be recognised as the charity driving forward the conservation of the nation's cultural and natural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy.
	thenationaltrustforscotland.smartchange.org (254 words)

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	National Trust for Scotland, Members' Centres and Friends' Groups Information and Programmes
		Members of the National Trust for Scotland can join one or more of the groups for as little as £2 per year.
		You are welcome to this Website which is intended to provide free Webspace for National Trust for Scotland support groups to post their programmes, contact points, notices and any other matters of interest.
		There are now 36 National Trust for Scotland Members' Centres, Members' Groups and Friends' Groups throughout Scotland, one in Cambridge and one in London.
	www.ntscentres.org.uk (309 words)

	National Trust for Scotland, Friends of Suntrap Edinburgh Information and Programme
		The Friends of Suntrap Edinburgh is a society of enthusiastic gardeners which was formed when the National Trust for Scotland handed the running of the garden to Lothian Regional Council's Education Department.
		Membership of Friends of Suntrap Edinburgh is open to National trust for Scotland Members and the general public.
		When Boyd Anderson died in 1972, his will bequeathed Suntrap to the National Trust for Scotland and Lothian Regional Council to provide a centre for amateur gardening and advice and to encourage horticultural education
	www.ntscentres.org.uk /Suntrap (294 words)

	The National Trust for Scotland's National Invitation to Aberdeen & Grampian
		The National Trust for Scotland has over 100 places to visit across Scotland, ranging from grand castles and the scenes of epic battles to glorious gardens and spectacular islands.
		The National Trust for Scotland's National Invitation to Aberdeen & Grampian
		With its steep walls and overhanging turrets, Crathes Castle must have presented an imposing profile to attackers.
	www.visitscotland.com /aboutscotland/explorebymap/features/ntsinviteaberdeen (498 words)

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