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Coronavirus emergency: all events suspended and properties closed

Following the latest developments on the coronavirus emergency, we’ve taken the difficult decision to close all our properties.

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23 Mar 2020

Schooldays gone by

As schools across the world close their doors, we explore some of the images of schools and schoolchildren in our photographic collections.

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27 Mar 2020

The benevolent Elizabeth, Duchess of Gordon

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re publishing a series of blog posts written by our volunteers and staff, highlighting both historical female characters and their influences at their properties.

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26 Mar 2020

Cartomania: the portrayal of women in carte de visites

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting historical female characters and their influences at our properties.

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25 Mar 2020

Highlights of spring

The change of season at the spring equinox – when days start to lengthen and the earth seems to be stirring – heralds the time when we can all start to plan, look forward and dream.

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25 Mar 2020

Keeping a distance in the past

This short article looks at a topical issue and views it from the perspective of the past.

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25 Mar 2020

Lady Augusta Kennedy-Erskine: from illegitimate daughter to lady of the house

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re publishing a series of blog posts written by our volunteers and staff, highlighting both historical female characters and their influences at their properties.

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24 Mar 2020

Thatching Burns Cottage

New for 2020 – at Number 16 on our 100 Ways list is replacing the roof at Burns Cottage.

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23 Mar 2020
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