This hearty climb through forest, moorland and a jumble of granite boulders is one of hundreds of miles of paths our footpath team has restored and maintained, thanks to twenty-five years of support for the Footpath Fund. In celebration of this milestone, we’ve created Walk 25 – a selection of twenty-five brilliant walks for you to enjoy at our places; visit https://www.nts.org.uk/maps/walk-25 to discover more. 📍 Where: Goat Fell, Isle of Arran, KA27 8JB 📈 Difficulty: Hard ⏰ Time: 4.5-6 hours

Weaver's Cottage NTS in Kilbarchan is where the traditional weaver’s craft comes to life, with weavers making tartan on a two-hundred-year-old handloom. We’ll transport you back to when hand-woven textiles were the pride of the weaving industry in Scotland, vividly re-creating the living and working conditions of a typical handloom weaver and giving an insight into life before the Industrial Revolution. The atmospheric cottage, with its low ceiling beams and stone walls, was built in 1723. Kilba

Across Scotland, nearly 40 gardens flourish under the care of our dedicated community of gardeners and volunteers. From tranquil corners to sweeping landscapes, every plant and every path is shaped by generations of knowledge - and by the passion of those who care for them today. These gardens are places to explore, learn, breathe, and simply be. They’re living testaments to Scotland’s beauty and history, and spaces where you’ll always find a moment of peace. #ForTheLoveOfScotland | National Tru

There's always something to do at Newhailes House & Gardens NTS – like this easy walk in the woodland around the estate! It's one of hundreds of miles of paths our footpath team has restored and maintained, thanks to twenty-five years of support for the Footpath Fund. In celebration of this milestone, we’ve created Walk 25 – a selection of twenty-five brilliant walks for you to enjoy at our places; visit https://www.nts.org.uk/maps/walk-25 to discover more! 📍 Where: Estate Walk, Newhailes, EH21

Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire is a strong contender for one of the best autumn walks in Scotland! A castle standing against a backdrop of rolling hills and set within its own glorious gardens, Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate NTS is every inch the classic tower house. The Burnetts, who lived here for over three hundred years, had roots in the area dating back to 1323, when they were granted land by Robert the Bruce. Alexander Burnett built the castle in the sixteenth century, creating an intric