The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA

26/07/2026

The future of the Glasgow School of Art’s iconic Mackintosh Building remains uncertain.

The School has announced that it cannot undertake a full restoration on its own and has proposed forming a new national partnership to meet the challenge. National Trust for Scotland Chief Executive Phil Long has welcomed that proposal, emphasizing that restoring one of Scotland’s greatest buildings will require national commitment and collaboration at the highest levels.

Known affectionately as “the Mack,” Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s masterpiece has inspired creativity for more than a century and become an important part of Scotland’s cultural identity. Its restoration would allow it to serve once again as a beacon of Scotland’s past—and its creative future.

Read Phil Long’s full response:

The Trust‘s CEO, Phil Long, responds to news about the future of Mackintosh‘s Glasgow School of Art

09/07/2026

Our talk with ASF Scots In US has been postponed- details below!

On Tuesday, August 18, you are invited to join the National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA and the American-Scottish Foundation for a special summer evening in Central Park.

NTSUSA Executive Director Kirstin Bridier will present A Journey Through the Hebrides, a talk exploring Scotland’s islands; from Iona and St Kilda to Canna, Staffa, and Inverewe Garden, Kirstin will share stories of island history, culture, landscape, and conservation.

Guests will also have the opportunity to view 40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian, an exhibition celebrating four decades of outdoor performance in New York City, before gathering for an iced tea and Pimm’s reception on the rooftop of The Arsenal overlooking Central Park.

08/07/2026

Did you know that to help protect Culloden Battlefield NTS, National Trust for Scotland has a conservation grazing herd whose job is to literally eat the battlefield and stop it from becoming a forest? 🐮 Culloden’s cattle have an important role in keeping the battlefield treeless!

If forested, the battlefield risks losing the moorland habitat that’s not only important to the its heritage, but also to the rare and endangered species that live on the moor.

Thank you sweet coos, for all you do!🥰

06/07/2026

We are pleased to introduce you all to the latest addition to the herd at Canna NTS: Coinneach!

Supported by a grant from NTSUSA, the black Highland bull was recently purchased and introduced to the herd, being given the breeding name of Valiant of Clone and the daily name of Coinneach, after celebrated Scottish baker and long time friend of NTSUSA, Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker.

04/07/2026

From all of us here at NTSUSA, we would like to wish everyone a fun and safe Fourth of July!

In the 250 years of this nation's history, numerous connections have formed between it and our friends overseas. Most recently, the FIFA World Cup brought New Englanders and Scots together, leading to the formation of a sister city agreement between Boston and Glasgow. But what about in the past few decades? Centuries?

From Canna NTS to Culzean Castle & Country Park NTS, Fyvie Castle, Garden & Estate NTS to The Pineapple, these four unique places serve as testaments to this long-held bond of shared culture and history. To learn more about the connections these properties share with the US, visit https://brnw.ch/21x3RYl and read the full story!

03/07/2026

Mary, Queen of Scots, loved Falkland Palace & Garden NTS – and it's easy to see why!

A royal hunting lodge inspired by the grand châteaux of France, Falkland Palace is a fine place to explore, built between 1501 and 1541.

🎾 It's home to the oldest original real tennis courts in Great Britain.

⛪ In the Chapel Royal, spot the original sixteenth and seventeenth-century details.

🏰 In the palace, explore the grandeur, art and architecture of a place favored by royalty!

You can spend the rest of your day exploring the gardens and grounds; there's an orchard, wildflower meadow and a stunning arts and crafts garden.