The National Trust for Scotland

The National Trust for Scotlandis a Scottish conservation organisation. It is the largest membership organisation in Scotland and describes itself as "the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy".

The Trust owns and manages around 130 properties and 180,000 acres (73,000 ha; 730 km2) of land, including castles, ancient small dwellings, historic sites, gardens, coastline, mountains and countryside.

It is similar in function to the National Trust, which covers England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and to other national trusts worldwide.