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The National Trust for Scotland for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, commonly known as the National Trust for Scotland ((スコットランド・ゲール語:Urras Nàiseanta na h-Alba)) describes itself as "the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy."〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=About the Trust )〕 ==History== The Trust was established in 1931 and () had 450 employees, over 310,000 members, and 1.5 million recorded visitors. It is similar in function to the National Trust, which covers England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, and to other national trusts worldwide.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Reciprocal entry sites )〕 The Trust's Patron is Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay; the President is James, Earl of Lindsay, and the Chairman is Sir Kenneth Calman. It is a registered charity under Scottish law. The Trust owns and manages around 130 properties and of land, including castles, ancient small dwellings, historic sites, gardens, and remote rural areas. Most grounds and open spaces are open throughout the year but buildings may generally only be visited from Easter to October, sometimes only in the afternoons. 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. In August 2010, a report called ''Fit For Purpose''〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=A future for our past )〕 by George Reid, commissioned by the Trust, cited shortcomings that were corrected though organizational restructuring largely completed by the end of its 2011/12 Fiscal Year. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「National Trust for Scotland」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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