National Trust of Scotland
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| Motto | A place for everyone |
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| Formation | 1931 |
| Legal status | Trust |
| Headquarters | Edinburgh, Scotland |
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Membership
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330,000 |
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Key people
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Neil Oliver (President) Sir Moir Lockhead OBE (Chairman) Simon Skinner (Chief Executive) |
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Staff
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540 Full-time 750 Seasonal |
| Website | http://www.nts.org.uk |
The National Trust for Scotland for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, commonly known as the National Trust for Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Urras Nàiseanta na h-Alba) is 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 (730 km2) of land, including castles, ancient small dwellings, historic sites, gardens, and remote rural areas. It is similar in function to the National Trust, which covers England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and to other national trusts worldwide.
The Trust was established in 1931 and (as of 2010[update]) had 450 employees, over 310,000 members, and 1.5 million recorded visitors. The Trust's Patron is Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay; the CEO is Simon Skinner, and the chairman is Sir Moire Lockhead. It is a registered charity under Scottish law.
Originally, the charity owned properties rather than "wilderness" areas. When the Trust took on the management of rural estates there was controversy concerning issues such as the siting of visitor centres and placing of signposts. 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.
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