BUSINESS EVENTS SCOTLAND’S FINEST VENUES
Tee up unique events in historic houses
Te National Trust for Scotland has memorable experiences on offer across the country
T
he National Trust for Scotland (NTS) is the guardian of some of the country’s most impor- tant historic buildings. Its
portfolio charts the development of architecture from the sites of the first settlers through peel houses and castles to the mansions of William and Robert Adam, Sir Robert Lorimer and Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Since 1931, the charity has been
protecting these precious places and welcoming visitors to them. And many of these buildings are available for organisers of corpo- rate events to use. “People don’t always realise that
our magnificent houses can be hired for exclusive use for corpo- rate entertaining, private events and incentives,” says Sandrine Contier-Lawrie, head of travel trade and hospitality at the NTS. With a variety of houses to
choose from, it means endless possibilities for organisers. Each property has its own atmosphere and some have unusual activities to incorporate into the entertain- ment. “Our functions team can tailor a package that gives guests a truly memorable time,” adds Sandrine.
HICKORY GOLF – THE way golf was played a century ago – is on offer in Fife at Hill of Tarvit, the Edwardian mansion designed by Lorimer to showcase its owner’s art and antiques. Step back in time with traditional hickory-shafted clubs on the nine-hole course for an experience which both golfing novices and experts will enjoy. “It makes a great team-building
activity and it can be paired with dinner in the elegant mansion and gin and whisky tastings. It could also be part of a day of activities such as croquet, parlour games and billiards, rounded off with prize giving in the Great Hall.” An Edwardian Garden Party
package would include a guided tour of the house, picnic style buffet in the marquee and grounds
The National Trust for Scotland can arrange for a round of hickory golf or an unusual view of a Charles Rennie Mackintosh masterpiece
and lawn games accompanied by live music. At the Rennie Mackintosh master-
piece, Hill House in Helensburgh, it is an altogether different experience that awaits. Te home built for the Blackie family is in the middle of a ten-year conservation programme but don’t let that put you off. Such is the interest in the details of this building, the chainmail tent built to protect it during the work has become an attraction in its own right. Visitors can scrutinise the outside of the building from the walkways or admire the view across the town and to the Clyde from roof level. More conventional corporate
activities are also available. “Our Hill House packages – for instance
private tours or out-of-hours recep- tions – offer exclusive access to this wonderful building,” says Sandrine. “We are also being asked about
activities which would fit an organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility strategy. We already run Tistle Camps where people
work on an NTS project – perhaps repairing footpaths or helping the trust’s archaeologists. So, we are now looking at developing options for groups in that spirit,” says Sandrine. n
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