Scotland's stately homes form the backbone of the tourist industry. Together with other heritage sites such as battlefields and castles, they make up a third of all visitor attractions and 60% of all paid entry attractions in Scotland.
What does the future hold for some of Scotland�s grand houses? As costs rise and visitor numbers fall, Marisa Duffy finds out how they can survive
Scotland's stately homes form the backbone of the tourist industry. Together with other heritage sites such as battlefields and castles, they make up a third of all visitor attractions and 60% of all paid entry attractions in Scotland.