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Eggscellent trails being held across the north and north-east this Easter

Trails are being held at 11 National Trust for Scotland locations across Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands.

Children in bunny outfits and Crathes Castle
Easter egg trails are being held across 35 locations in Scotland. Image: National Trust for Scotland.

Are you looking for a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy this Easter?

The National Trust for Scotland is hosting a number of Easter egg trails across Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Highlands.

The events will be held over Easter weekend – between Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1 – as the schools break up for the holidays.

Youngsters will have to solve clues to win a chocolate treat in each trail while exploring the historic homes, castles and grounds run by the charity.

Trails can be booked in advance at most locations and cost £4 with accompanying adults going free.

Four children in bunny costumes holding up a cardboard Easter egg
Events will be held over Easter weekend. Image: National Trust for Scotland.

Where are Easter egg trails being held in the north and north-east?

Aberdeenshire

  • Castle Fraser
  • Craigievar Castle 
  • Crathes Castle
  • Drum Castle
  • Fyvie Castle
  • Haddo House
  • Leith Hall
  • Pitmedden Gardens

Moray

  • Brodie Castle

Highlands 

  • Hugh Miller’s Birthplace
  • Glencoe National Nature Reserve
Four children wearing bunny outfits with Easter eggs
Children will win an Easter treat if they take part in a trail. Image: National Trust for Scotland.

Ian McLelland, regional director for the south and west, said: “Each trail offers something completely different providing the perfect excuse to experience more than one and make treasured memories with family and friends.

“All 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.”