Place of interest Archive

Mount Stuart House – the most beautiful house in Scotland

Mount Stuart House on the Isle of Bute is uniquely beautiful from the outside. But here, too, it’s the inner values that count. And they are unique.

Falls of Shin – Waterfall with salmon jump

The waterfall of the small river Shin roars through a narrow rock cut. To get to their breeding grounds, salmon have to overcome the fast current with wild leaps. A fascinating spectacle. The valley that the River Shin cuts into the landscape is overgrown with trees, ferns and mosses. Branches with red berries bend down […]

Isle of Ulva – small island with great nature

The island of Ulva lies off the west coast of the Isle of Mull. Although the crossing on the small pedestrian ferry only takes a minute, it feels like leaving civilisation behind.

Preston Mill – a mill straight out of a storybook

Red walls, a pointed roof and an idyllic setting – that’s the charm of Preston Mill. No wonder the mill became a TV celebrity.

Falls of Dochart and Killin

The Falls of Dochart near Killin spill over many small and large rock steps. Here’s what makes the waterfalls so interesting.

The Hermitage – romantic walk in Big Tree Country

Ein Wasserfall, der sich zwischen Felsen hinabstürzt, umgeben von Bäumen.

A walk in the woods to waterfalls, the Hall of Poets and a cave for hermits. The Hermitage shows why Perthshire is also known as “Big Tree Country”.

Pollock House and Gardens – Spanish art and green landscape

To the south-west of Glasgow city centre is a large green spot on the map: Pollock House and its park. A destination for nature and art lovers.

The Tenement House – the last gaslight in Glasgow

Eine Häuserfassade aus rotem Sandstein in Glasgow mit Schildern "National Trust for Scotland" und dem Schild "The Tenement House"

The entrance to the Tenement House is one of many in the street. What lies behind it, however, is unique.

The Hidden Lane – Glasgow’s hidden creative courtyard

Ein Haus mit hellblauer Fassade, an der Rosen wachsen, weiter hinten ein Haus mit roter Holzfassade.

At the end of an alley is a magical backyard. Artists and craftspeople have found a refuge here. A visit to Hidden Lane.

People’s Palace, Glasgow Green and the Doulton Fountain

People's Palace, Royal Doulton Fountain und Nelson-Säule im Hintergrund

The People’s Palace in Glasgow was designed to provide education and recreation for people in the poorest parts of the city. Today it does this for visitors from all over the world