SPRING ALONG TO EASTER TRAILS AT THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

The National Trust will be hosting Easter egg trails at 41 of the special places in its care.

• Easter egg trails take place between Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April 2026 across Scotland from the Highlands to the Scottish Borders.
• Trails can be booked in advance for the majority of Trust places, with trail sheets costing £5 per child.

The National Trust for Scotland is springing into the new visitor season with a hopping 41 Easter egg trails happening at its places across the country.

Scotland’s largest conservation charity has organised Easter egg trails from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April 2026 at its places stretching from Brodie Castle in the Highlands to Priorwood Garden in the Scottish Borders. Each place has different dates and times, and further information on every trail is available on the Trust’s website.

With over 100 iconic countryside, cultural and heritage places in its care, the Trust is offering families and others across Scotland the perfect opportunity to take part in one of the Easter egg trails and explore the many other gems the Trust looks after across Scotland at the same time.

Iain Hawkins, National Trust for Scotland Regional Director for the North East, said: “We’re excited to welcome families to our Easter egg trails at 41 of our places across the length and breadth of the country. Each trail offers something completely different providing the perfect excuse to experience more than one and make treasured memories with family and friends, while supporting the Trust’s work to protect and share Scotland’s nature, beauty, and heritage now and for future generations to enjoy.

“Visitors can take in the beautiful spring colours and immerse themselves in nature during the trails, where they can flex their puzzle-solving skills by following clues to earn a delicious Easter treat, the perfect activity to keep youngsters entertained during the school holidays. Many of our Easter egg trails can be booked in advance, with each trail costing £5. Adults can accompany their egg hunters on the trails for free, but usual entry prices do apply at some places. There’s guaranteed fun for all the family, so make this Easter one to remember and share in the amazing adventures that await with the National Trust for Scotland this spring.”

This year, eager Easter egg trailblazers will be rewarded with either a Smarties chocolate egg or a Moo Free allergen free chocolate egg.

Those wishing to make more of their visit and explore some of the other special places in the Trust’s care, as well as discover the country’s spectacular landscapes, are encouraged to consider booking one of the many holiday lets offered by the National Trust for Scotland. Holiday lets can be booked via the Trust’s website and can accommodate families and groups as well as furry canine companions with various properties on offer to suit a variety of tastes.

The Easter events support the National Trust for Scotland’s vision to care for, share and protect Scotland’s nature, beauty and heritage for everyone to enjoy, as outlined in its 10-year strategy, launched in 2022. These events help to deliver its engagement objectives to provide access and enjoyment for everyone.

More information about Easter is available on the website at https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/easter-egg-trails-2026.