A party of two will experience the ultimate performing arts getaway in lively Edinburgh! You will enjoy four nights in a recently renovated one-bedroom apartment at one of the best addresses the city has to offer in the center of Edinburgh's Old Town. The interiors are inspired by Gladstone's Land residents from the early 1630s and you will find traces of their story throughout the apartment. Pop downstairs for a sweet treat at the new ice cream parlor and coffee shop inspired by the refreshment rooms and ice cream shops that were prevalent on the Lawnmarket in the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as the public houses and dairies that operated out of the property.

The highlight of your trip will be the opportunity to immerse yourself in world-class dance, opera, music and theater at the Edinburgh International Festival, which celebrates its 75th year in 2022. Attend the opening night performance of Burn, the new creation from legendary Scottish author and actor Alan Cumming and the Olivier award-winning and internationally renowned choreographer Steven Hoggett (Black Watch, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child). This brand-new piece of dance theatre challenges the 'biscuit tin' image of Scotland's National Bard and goes beyond the poetry to focus on the man himself - his poverty, his personal tragedy, his struggles with mental health and his spectacular success.

Then, enjoy 4 VIP tickets to the performance of your choice at the 75th anniversary of the Edinburgh International Festival August 5- 28, 2022. Tickets will include passes to EIF's exclusive Patrons Lounge for interval drinks at most performances.

Accommodations are for four nights in August 2022 or 2023, subject to availability. Edinburgh International Festival tickets are valid for performances in 2022 ONLY. It is recommended make bookings as far in advance as possible due to the popularity of the city in August. Note that the apartment is located in an old and historic building. It is accessed via a stone spiral staircase, so be prepared for some exertion to reach the room.

Images 1-3: Gladstone's Land apartments

Images 4-5: Gladstone's Land Ice Cream Parlous & Cafe

Images 6-7: Burn and EIF Official Posters

Generously donated by The National Trust for Scotland, Edinburgh International Festival, and Alan Cumming

Creag Bhalg is a beautiful ground floor cottage situated on the National Trust for Scotland's Mar Lodge Estate, with its name referring to the nearby hill rising in the middle of the Linn of Dee and Linn of Quoich. This spacious property is surrounded by 29,000 hectares of pine woodland, munros, and unique wildlife. Find this hidden gem in a secluded spot, set within a walled garden with its own pond and illuminated woodland path.

The four charming bedrooms all benefit from en-suites, with a double and a twin adjoined to an en-suite bathroom, and the other double and twin rooms accompanied by a large walk-in shower room. All rooms offer tasteful furnishings and peaceful views towards the River Dee and Glen Ey. Prepare homemade meals during your self-catered stay in the kitchen/diner, fitted with contemporary amenities and carrying on the rustic wood-panelled theme.

You will spend your days participating in a range of activities that will truly enhance your appreciation of this enchanting region. Join Federica Bertolini, otherwise known as The Italian Ghillie, for her one-of-kind Estate and Forage Walk: a slow walk in the Caledonian forest to find hidden treasures, golden chanterelles, meaty boletes, nutty hedgehog mushrooms, and brain looking cauliflower mushrooms. Then, visit the Braemar Highland Society's Highland Games Centre to experience the time-honored sporting competition with a demonstration by a professional Highlander athlete. Your stay also includes a private historical tour of the lodge, a ranger led walk with a National Trust for Scotland ranger, and a 50cl bottle of Pinewood Conservation Gin made with botanicals foraged from the wild heart of the Cairngorms specially for NTS.

Choose one evening for a special night out for two guests to enjoy a three course dinner at the Clunie Dining Room, located at the the Fife Arms, a world-class contemporary art hotel. The Clunie Dining Room showcases the art of wood-fire cooking. The interior of the restaurant has been transformed by Argentinian artist, Guillermo Kuitca. The work, titled The Clunie River Mural, has been painted in his distinctive cubistoid style that masterfully reconciles abstraction with an illusionist form of figuration.

This offer is valid through December 31, 2023. Accommodation is subject to availability, excluding Christmas, New Year's, and weekends. Tours are subject to availability at a mutually agreeable time.

Images 1-3: Creag Bhalg

Image 4 and 6: Mar Lodge

Image 5: The Italian Ghillie

Image 7: The Clunie Dining Room at The Fife Arms

Image 8: Pinewood Conservation Gin

Generously donated by The National Trust for Scotland, The Italian Ghillie, The Braemar Highland Society, and The Fife Arms

Tulach Ard is the childhood home of Lachlan Stewart, architect and designer. A traditional Highland 18th Century Manse nestled right on the shore of Loch Alsh, overlooking Avernish Point. Just down the loch from Eilean Donan Castle, which belonged to Lachlan's great - grandfather, the house is uniquely placed on the road to the Isle of Skye. It is an exquisite and unrivaled location offering guests a memorable experience of one of the most picturesque spots in Scotland. First built in 1720, Lachlan, together with his wife Annie, have since remodelled and modernised the property using furnishings entirely from ANTA, their Scottish interiors company, making it suitable for contemporary living. The former dining room and drawing room is now one expansive room with breathtaking views overlooking the sea.

The main house boasts seven luxury double bedrooms and four bathrooms. Ground source underfloor heating has been installed and extra bathrooms created making it comfortable without interfering with the original architecture of the house. The traditional Aga cooker remains and serves to heat the house to feel as it should, with much of the original family furniture mixed with ANTA soft furnishings. Step outside and discover the lochs, glens, rare wildlife and sporting activities surrounding the property or simply relax in the comfort of Scottish hospitality characteristically present.

You have the opportunity to experience two stunning National Trust for Scotland properties, Kintail and Balmacara, with activities tailored to your interests or the weather. Enjoy a day in Kintail with Head Ranger, Willie Fraser. Explore this part of Wester Ross with Willie, on foot through the hills or to the stunning Falls of Glomach, or, for a totally unique view, enjoy a kayak adventure in this remotely beautiful place.

Walk with Balmacara's Head Ranger, Iain Turnbull to explore the coastland and crofting way of life of this west coast community. Enjoy walking, talking or taking pictures with Iain, a talented photographer as well as expert on local built, natural and cultural heritage.

This offer is valid for one week only for a party of up to eight guests. Bookings are by mutual agreement and subject to availability. This offer is valid from September 1, 2022 until April 30, 2023 excluding Christmas and New Year. Tours are subject to availability at a mutually agreeable time.

Images 1-7: Tulach Ard

Images 8-11: Kintail and Balmacara

Generously donated by ANTA and The National Trust for Scotland

Begin your journey in Edinburgh, with elegant accommodations for two nights for two guests at the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel.

If you have been caught up in the adventure, fantasy, and romance of the Outlander series, here's your chance to travel back in time and discover how Scotland's past shaped the saga. Join Mary's Meanders for a one-day Private Outlander Tour for two, as they take you to the some of the iconic filming locations in the central belt region, including Culross and Falkland Palace, where you will follow Jamie and Claire's footsteps. Your guide will be a true fan of the show and will share stories about filming, the true history of the locations, and their own passion for the books and television show.

Back in the city, toast to Scotland with a private champagne reception and tour of Lyon & Turnbull, the country's oldest auction house. Then, journey into the country with a stop for lunch at the House of Bruar before arriving at Brodie Castle. Your accommodations for up to six guests for the next four nights will be the castle's Gardener's Cottage, which includes exclusive after-hours access to the Playful Garden. Learn more about this magnificent National Trust for Scotland property with a tour of the castle. An excursion awaits, where you will spend your day like a Highland rebel visiting Culloden Battlefield and the Prickly Thistle textile mill, where sustainable bespoke tartans are produced by and for the Highland rebels of the 21st century. After touring the mill, meet the team who will take your measurements and create one custom 21st-century highland dress item for you.

This offer is valid until December 31, 2023 and excludes Christmas and New Year's. Tours are subject to availability at a mutually agreeable time.

A chauffeur from AE Chauffeur will be provided for the activities at Culloden Battlefield and Prickly Thistle, subject to availability and certain blackout dates for 2022. Please provide minimum 3 months notice to ensure availability of a driver.

Prickly Thistle "Day with a Highland Rebel" experience includes one custom dress item for one person.

The Private Outlander Tour lasts around 8 hours, dependent on local traffic conditions. Please note that the tour does not include admission fees to any paid sites, hotels, meals or tips. Many of the locations have uneven terrain or cobblestones and are not suitable for those with mobility restrictions.

Image 1: Culloden

Images 2-3: Kimpton Charlotte Square Edinburgh

Images 4-6: Gardner's Cottage

Image 7: Brodie Castle

Image 8: Culross

Image 9: Loom at Prickly Thistle

Generously donated by The Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Mary's Meanders, Paul Roberts of Lyon & Turnbull, Grant Wilson of AE Chauffeur Ltd, Prickly Thistle, and The National Trust for Scotland

Cringletie is a historic 28-acre estate comprising of a hotel, restaurant, and gardens in the famously scenic Scottish Borders. Whilst conveniently located just 35 minutes from the great city of Edinburgh, and just 5 minutes from the town of Peebles, Cringletie guests enjoy a secluded hilltop setting offering panoramic views of the surrounding rural landscape.

A 5-course dinner is included for one night and full Scottish breakfast each morning. Spend a day learning about how newspapers, tickets, posters and letterheads were printed before the digital age with a print-setting experience at Robert Smail's Printing Works, a National Trust for Scotland site, or visit one of the Trust's lovely gardens in the area.

On the Cringletie grounds, enjoy your luxurious accommodations and the outdoor areas waiting to be explored within the estate, including the 350-year-old Walled Garden. If you plan to spend your evenings unwinding with a good book, you're in luck as a signed copy of one of Diana Gabaldon's books from the Outlander series is also included with your stay!

This offer is valid until April 14, 2023. Each room has its own characteristics from romantic turrets to feature fireplaces. The best room available on day of arrival will be allocated for the stay.

Images 1-4: Cringletie

Generously donated by Luxury Scotland and The National Trust for Scotland

The idyllic natural surroundings at the SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel invite you not just to relax, but also to go outside and get active. After all, there's nothing better than testing your physical limits, trying out new and unknown pursuits, and restoring the soul.

There are numerous activities offered on site, from the Championship Golf Course to activities like archery, tomahawk throwing and clay pigeon shooting.

This offer is valid until February 23, 2023. Please note that there is a limited contingent for the redemption of this voucher and a booking is only possible on request and in consultation with the hotel, subject to availability. The costs of additional activities such as golf are not included and will require separate arrangements.

Images 1-3: SCHLOSS Roxburge Hotel, accomodations, and grounds

Generously donated by Luxury Scotland

Remote islands, dramatic scenery, fine gardens, seabird watching, Jacobite history, relaxing nature walks, and more awaits you on this remarkable eight-day journey through the Hebrides and along the western coast of Scotland. National Trust for Scotland sites rich in natural and cultural history are among the many stops you will make, including Glenfinnan, Canna, Inverewe, St. Kilda, Staffa, Iona, and Arduaine & Crarae Gardens.

Day 1: Oban. Embark the MS Serenissima and sail along Loch Linnhe.

Day 2: Awake in Fort William, the largest town in the Highlands. Visit two of the best-known monuments in Scotland - the statue to commemorate Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobite rising of 1745, and the Glenfinnan Monument, enjoying stunning views of Ben Nevis on the way. Watch the famous Jacobite steam train chug across the viaduct before traveling south to visit Glencoe.

Day 3: Canna & Loch Scavaig: Canna enjoys the best harbor in the Small Isles. The island has an incredibly rich plant life, with 248 native flowering plants recorded. See Canna House, and wander across grassy plateaus to the cliffs in the north of the island. Sail to lovely Loch Scavaig on the island of Skye. Take advantage of great walking country or explore the coastline looking out for seals.

Day 4: Inverewe & Shiant Islands. Visit Inverewe, one of the finest sited gardens in all Scotland. It was first designed by plant hunter Osgood Mackenzie in the late 19th century and is home to a multitude of exotic and tender plants. After a guided tour of the gardens, cruise around the spectacular basalt cliffs of the Shiant Islands.

Day 5: Awake this morning in St Kilda, a remarkable uninhabited archipelago beyond the Outer Hebrides. St Kilda is one of the few UNESCO World Heritage Sites with dual status, reflecting both its natural and cultural significance. Take the opportunity for a guided walk before cruising past two of the largest gannetries in the world, home to up to 60,000 breeding pairs of northern gannets.

Day 6: Staffa, Iona & Lunga. Drop anchor off the south of Staffa. The perpendicular rock face features a series of basalt columns, which has been cut by the sea into caverns, most notably Fingal's Cave. Sail to Iona, a flat Hebridean island that has been occupied for thousands of years and has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries. Visit the abbey where many early Scottish kings are buried or enjoy a walk along the white sandy beaches. Sail northwest to Lunga, an uninhabited volcanic islet described as 'a green jewel in a peacock sea'.

Day 7: Arduaine & Crarae Gardens. Sail along the Argyll coast to Ardfern, where you will visit two very special gardens. Visit Arduaine Garden, a delightful woodland garden beside the sea which is a paradise for plant lovers. Take a walk to the coastal viewpoint and enjoy views of the Sound of Jura or spend some time relaxing at the water garden. Then visit Crarae Garden, a Himalayan-style glen set in the gentle hills of Argyll. The garden's plants were by intrepid plant hunter Reginald Farrer from China, Nepal and Tibet. Surrounded by sparkling waters, this is a woody paradise of rocky gorges, wooden bridges, and thickets of trees blending with sprays of flowers.

Day 8: Disembark in Oban.

Offer valid for May 24th to 31st 2023 only and cannot be exchanged.

Generously donated by Noble Caledonia

Stay in a lovely two-story Spanish style home located within The Phoenician East, a gated community in the shadow of Camelback Mountain. This Mediterranean style dwelling is situated on the 2nd hole of the Phoenician Golf Course. Admire the lovely sculpture garden in the backyard and take advantage of the community's semi-private pool and hot tub, located just steps away. Fine and casual neighborhood dining are at your fingertips as well as numerous grocery stores and exotic markets should you wish to stay in. Old Towne Scottsdale, with its numerous galleries, famous art walks, shops, restaurants, and the magnificent Heard Museum are only minutes away. Downtown Phoenix, Cave Creek, McCormick Ranch, Taliesin West are all a short drive. Don't forget your sunscreen. It is, after all, The Valley of the Sun. Tucson and Tombstone are 3-4 hours to the South and the mysticism of Sedona and majestic Grand Canyon 3-4 hours to the North.

For an unforgettable evening filled with stories, Diana Gabaldon and her husband Doug Watkins will join you for dinner at elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, known for farm-fresh cuisine and sweeping views, one night during your stay. Experience all that Scottsdale has to offer, with a private tour of Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and studio, stewarded by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Built over the winter of 1937-38, comprising 15 complex buildings and nearly 500 acres of land in the City of Scottsdale, Taliesin West is one of eight sites proscribed as UNESCO World Heritage sites representing the depth and breadth of Frank Lloyd Wright's work and legacy across the United States. Then, tee off a round of golf at The Phoenician Golf Course right at your doorstep.

Offer valid through December 31, 2023. Dates subject to availability, to be worked out with owner. Tours and activities subject to availability at a mutually agreeable time. Golf voucher not valid for holidays, or months of February, March, or April.

Image 1: Diana Gabaldon

Images 2-3: Taliesin West

Images 4-5: The Phoenician Golf Course

Images 6-10: Scottsdale Villa

Generously donated by Alasdair and Susi Nichol, Diana Gabaldon and Doug Watkins, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, and The Phoenician

On offer is a two-night stay for two guests at The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa in picturesque Manchester, Vermont. Lessons at the Orvis Wingshooting and Fly Fishing Schools and tickets to the historic Lincoln family home, Hildene, are included in this activity-packed trip.

The Orvis Company has deep ties to Manchester, where the Orvis family began their mission to be a trusted source of discovery and adventure in the natural world. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, sportsman you will enjoy spending your days with expert instructors at the Orvis Fly Fishing and Wingshooting School (located minutes away from the resort) while staying in the heart of where it all started.

Spend your evenings unwinding in luxurious accommodations at The Equinox, which combines historic grandeur and modern comfort. Choose to dine at one of the several restaurants on the premises and take advantage of the resort's pool and spa facilities.

Make sure to tour nearby Hildene, the historic home of Robert Lincoln, the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood, with thought-provoking exhibits, exquisite gardens, and more to be found across 412 acres of grounds.

This offer is valid until 12/31/2022 and cannot be extended. Accommodations are subject to availability and exclude holiday periods and weekends from July through October.

Images 1-2: The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa

Images 3-5: Orvis Fly Fishing and Wingshooting

Image 6: Hildene

Generously donated by The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, Orvis, and Anthony and Anne MacLaurin

Join NTSUSA Trustee Anthony MacLaurin for this very special pheasant shooting experience at Peaceable Hill Farm, located an easy 70-minute drive north in the beautiful Champlain Valley of Vermont - an area rich with active dairies, apple orchards, diversified farms, and conservation-managed buffers. Peaceable Hill is a Private Regulated Shooting Ground with bird habitat consisting of open cropland, corn, and grain fields bordered by swale grass ditches and cool season grasses with thicket edges. Bird contact is what Peaceable Hill is all about. Loud cackling Ringnecks - strong and flashy, blasting off from under the nose of a tight-holding Pointer - or a birdie Flusher bumping a skittish hen are experiences you will not easily forget!

Enjoy a soul-satisfying stay in your accommodations at the Kimpton Taconic Hotel, inspired by New England's grand inns & resorts of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As a premier lodging option in Southern Vermont, Taconic welcomes discerning locals and travelers alike. Take in the views of nearby Green Mountain and Taconic Mountain ranges, and dine at the adjacent restaurant and bar, The Copper Grouse, serving regionally inspired dishes celebrating the bounty of Vermont's four seasons.

Make sure to tour nearby Hildene, the historic home of Robert Lincoln, the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood, with thought-provoking exhibits, exquisite gardens, and more to be found across 412 acres of grounds.

This offer is valid until 12/31/2022. Accommodations are subject to availability. Pheasant shooting season begins in August, with the best dates in October and November. Please make arrangements at least six weeks in advance to ensure availability at the shooting ground.

For the day of the shoot, pick up at the hotel will be at 7:15 am. The walk up starts at 9am until approximately 12 pm. The shoot includes 20 birds, with a guide and hunting dog.

Image 1: Peaceable Hill Farm and Anthony MacLaurin

Images 2-3: Kimpton Taconic Hotel

Image 4: Hildene

Generously donated by the Kimpton Taconic Hotel, Peaceable Hill Farm, and Anthony and Anne MacLaurin

Located in the historic Scottish village of Braemar, The Fife Arms is a five-star Victorian coaching inn that has been imaginatively restored with a contemporary sensibility. Built in the 19th century, The Fife Arms Hotel is a Braemar landmark - its size evidence of the popularity of Braemar in the wake of Queen Victoria's visits and her purchase of Balmoral. Now, The Fife Arms contains over 16,000 antiques, artworks, and curios including several site-specific works by world-renowned contemporary artists.

On offer is two nights in the Fife Arms' Nature and Poetry room, adorned with artwork and objects made from natural materials such as heather, horn, and tweed. The room features a beautiful wooden headboard with words by Scottish poet Alec Finlay carved into it. During your stay, enjoy the world class fine art collection found throughout the hotel, which ranges from Pablo Picasso, Lucian Freud, Gerhard Richter, and Bruegel to site specific commissions from contemporary art stars and watercolors by Queen Victoria and Prince Charles.

The Fife Arms hotel is surrounded by vistas of Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms, overlooking the River Clunie.

Accommodations are for two nights for two guests, subject to availability. Offer is valid until December 31, 2022.

Generously donated by Michael and Terry Taylor

By special invitation, the winner of this prize will be invited to The Macallan Distillery in Speyside, a striking piece of architecture that marries whisky making heritage with an innovative vision that has been at the heart of The Macallan for almost 200 years.

This private experience will begin with a welcome dram, before embarking on your journey around The Macallan Estate. Take in the breath-taking Speyside scenery as your knowledgeable host drives you around The Macallan's unique landscape, learning about the native wildlife and forests as you travel. You will venture down to the banks of the legendary River Spey to enjoy a dram.

In Elchies Brasserie, enjoy a lunchtime dining experience with hand selected paired wines, curated using locally sourced, sustainable produce inspired by Speyside's abundant natural larder.

Guided by a friendly and knowledgeable host, journey through the award-winning Distillery Experience and discover The Macallan's proud heritage, while exploring the journey from acorn to glass. Visit The Macallan Bar to enjoy an exclusive whisky flight of some of The Macallan's finest whiskies, with panoramic views of the surrounding hills to Speyside. This experience will conclude with a private shopping experience in The Macallan Boutique.

This offer is valid until April 30, 2023 for up to 6 people of legal drinking age. Advance reservation is necessary and dates are subject to availability.

Image 1: The Macallan Estate

Images 2-4: The Macallan Distillery

Generously donated by The Macallan