The Hill House in Helensburgh will remain open until just before Christmas, with special activities including appearance by Mrs Claus.
The National Trust for Scotland is urging visitors to experience the special places in its care this winter, with family events on offer to help create treasured memories this festive period and into the new year.
The charity, which protects and shares Scotland’s nature and heritage thanks to the help of its members and supporters, has welcomed over 3.4 million visitors to its properties this year – an increase of 25% compared to 2022.
The popularity of the National Trust for Scotland’s winter events continues with Santa experiences at some of its properties already selling out, so visitors are urged to book tickets in advance on its website to avoid disappointment.
Children can meet Mrs Claus in the original Hill House kitchen and receive a gift before she returns to the North Pole for her Christmas preparations.
A Christmas gift is included with every purchase and the café will be open serving a seasonal menu along with freshly baked scones and sweet treats.
Tickets to Mrs Claus are £10 per child, plus an Eventbrite booking fee, accompanied by a maximum of two adults.
Ian McLelland, the trust’s regional director for the south and west region, said: “We’re excited to welcome visitors to our special places this winter season, where they can share this magical time of year with their loved ones and create treasured memories to last a lifetime.
“Whether you love Christmas activities or prefer to avoid them, our properties offer the perfect winter playground with a variety of different activities for visitors to experience.
” It’s thanks to our members and supporters for their ongoing generosity that we’re able to continue our work to enhance and protect Scotland’s natural and cultural heritage now and for future generations to enjoy.”
As well as the heritage properties in the trust’s care, it also protects and shares countryside places to offer an alternative to the traditional Christmas chaos.
Ben Lomond provides a soothing antidote to the festive party season with one of Scotland’s most popular hill-walks awaiting adventurous visitors.
The most southerly Munro provides spectacular views across Loch Lomond from the summit, with woodlands, peatlands and moorland to be explored on the lower slopes of this iconic Scottish landscape.
The Hill House café, shop and garden will be open daily from 10am 5pm (last entry 4pm) until December 22.
The property reopens on January 3.
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