National Trust for Scotland
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Edinburgh
National Trust for Scotland holds a UK licence for a society lottery that raises money for its charitable work and is based in Edinburgh. It can sell lottery tickets in person such as face to face or on paper, as well as online or by phone, and its current licence dates from March 2009.
What the licence covers
A society lottery raises money for the purposes of the society that runs it, for example a charity, a sports club or a community group. It is not run for private profit. Larger society lotteries need a licence from the Gambling Commission.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): National Trust for Scotland can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): National Trust for Scotland can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for National Trust for Scotland:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 004832-N-318326 has a new version in the register: 011 (was 010).
Questions and answers
Is National Trust for Scotland a genuine lottery?
Yes. National Trust for Scotland is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. National Trust for Scotland holds Gambling Commission account number 4832. Its current licence started in March 2009.
Can I play the National Trust for Scotland lottery online?
Yes. National Trust for Scotland holds a remote society lottery licence, so it can sell tickets online and by phone, and a non-remote licence for tickets sold in person.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | March 2009 | 004832-N-318326-011 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | May 2014 | 004832-A-318327-008 |