Stitching the past
A jacket, inspired by an early 17th-century example in Glasgow’s Burrell Collection, makes a stunning addition to the beautiful needlework collection at Culross Palace.
Abertarff: the little house in the Highlands
Project Manager Katey Boal introduces Abertarff House and gives a hint of what visitors can expect this season.
Uncover the secrets of Glencoe
Calling all history and archaeology enthusiasts to take part in an exciting dig exposing a site from the Glencoe Massacre.
An update on Preston Mill
Thanks to the donations given through our recent crowdfunder appeal, work has begun to get Preston Mill’s water wheel turning again.
Painting a picture with a diary
This is a story of how a minister came to paint two landscapes for Miss Christian Dalrymple of Newhailes, and shows how diary writing can help us paint a more intimate picture of history.
Honing skills for the future
With the recent launch of the Historic Environment Skills Investment Plan, we’re looking forward to helping to deliver the outcomes for the long-term benefit of our heritage.
Opening the door to the past at Craigievar Castle
We’re putting the original 17th-century studded door back on display at the fairytale castle in Aberdeenshire.
Lady Aberdeen’s print collection of celebrated Scottish women
Lady Aberdeen’s prints tell the story of Scottish women throughout history and offer a glimpse of what inspired this early feminist.
Trust counts on puffins’ welfare
We’ve just completed our first-ever bird count on the Inner Hebridean island of Staffa.
From the edge of the world: part 1
Our new blog from St Kilda reveals what it’s like to spend a season working here.
Celebrating our volunteers
National Volunteers’ Week provides us with the perfect opportunity to celebrate and thank our hard-working volunteers.
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