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1. ntsusa.orgThe National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA

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   At NTSUSA, we are privileged to help the National Trust for Scotland care for many of Scotland’s most incredible places – the majestic landscapes, glorious gardens, and architectural treasures that tell the story of the natural forces and people who shaped this spectacular corner of our world.

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2. ntsusa.org › record-grants-to-scotlandRecord Grant Making Year | National Trust for Scotland USA

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   Jul 1, 2016 · Urgent repairs to the Burns Monument (Ayr) and the Glenfinnan Monument (Glenfinnan); Technology and training that will enable students, volunteers, and staff to survey and monitor rare and endangered Scottish wildlife, including bats, pine martens, and red squirrels, across the country;

3. ntsusa.org › about-usOur Mission | National Trust Scotland Foundation USA

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   The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA encourages Americans to connect with the things that make Scotland unique – from coastlines to castles, from art to architecture, from wildlife to wilderness – our mission is to protect them for future generations.

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4. www.nts.org.uk › support-us › ways-to-giveThe National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA

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   The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA (NTSUSA) is an independent, non-profit organisation that enables Americans who love Scotland to support the National Trust for Scotland’s conservation mission while receiving valuable tax benefits.

5. www.thenational.scot › culture › 23998577Ayr has a special place in Scotland's ancient history

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   Dec 19, 2023 · The charter of foundation of that burgh is one of the oldest in Scotland and emphasises the King’s generosity to his new burgh to which he granted nearby lands and also the privilege of holding a market each Saturday, while Ayr was also to have freedom from tolls.

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6. www.nts.org.uk › visit › placesNational Trust for Scotland | National Trust for Scotland

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   Castles and battlefields, gardens and glens, islands and wildlife… enjoyed and protected.

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   Why is Ayr important?

   • The first mention of Ayr in written history emphasises its royal connections. King William I, the Lion, built a new castle beside the River Ayr in the latter part of the 1190s and in 1202 he decided to create a burgh around that castle, laid out in a grid form that can still be approximated.

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   Why did King Ayr build a new burgh?

   • The charter of foundation of that burgh is one of the oldest in Scotland and emphasises the King’s generosity to his new burgh to which he granted nearby lands and also the privilege of holding a market each Saturday, while Ayr was also to have freedom from tolls.

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   Is the National Trust for Scotland Foundation protected by reCAPTCHA?

   • This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. © 2024 The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA. All Rights Reserved. The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA is a membership organization preserving Scotland's natural, built, and cultural heritage.

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   What is Ayr Academy?

   • What is now Ayr Academy can trace its history all the way back to a school of some kind which was in existence in 1233. Most probably this was a school run by monks or friars to teach Latin to the children of local merchants.

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   Is Burns to Ayr a historic town?

   • But there is so much more than Burns to Ayr, one of Scotland’s most historic towns, as I hope to show in this column, the second in a series of the histories of the ancient towns of Scotland with the emphasis on ancient as I will be charting the early periods of each town.

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   Why is Ayr called a 'county town'?

   • Ayr is one of the few towns in Scotland that has an ancient county named after it and also served as the “county town”, hosting the headquarters of the local authority.

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8. www.nts.org.uk › visit › things-to-doThings to do in Ayrshire and Arran - National Trust for Scotland

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   The wonderful Ayrshire coastline and the rugged island of Arran are easy to get to and packed with fun things to do. Here are some of the best things to do in the area. They ’ ll leave you feeling inspired, exhilarated and already planning your next visit!