The archaeology of castles: always changing, always learning
Dr Daniel Rhodes explains how, with the help of volunteers, we’ve been uncovering the secrets hidden below some of our best loved castles, including Kellie Castle and Castle Fraser.
Sharing St Kilda’s secrets
Ranger Sue Loughlan has been blogging about her time on St Kilda all summer long.
The importance of volunteers on Canna
Two volunteer groups came to Canna to help us out with a big clean-up.
Going underground
We’ve been opening up some of Culzean Castle’s more unusual locations to give visitors an even better insight into its fascinating history.
Talking up trees
We’re celebrating our wonderful trees by taking part in the Scottish Tree Festival in autumn 2019.
Women’s hidden stories
We’re highlighting the hidden stories of women and girls that have been overshadowed or forgotten over the years.
Wise women create Inverewe audio experience
A bespoke audio experience to accompany a walk around Inverewe has been created as part of a new exhibition at the garden.
Expert team tips
Our new Team Picks initiative sees the people who know our places better than anyone – our volunteers and staff – highlight their favourite property features.
Stitching time at Weaver’s Cottage
Our archaeological studies at Weaver’s Cottage have created a tapestry of human life dating back to prehistoric times.
Whose histories?
We’re looking at the idea of authenticity in our historic houses and considering this with partners in the heritage field at a forthcoming conference.
Historic desk returns to the Hill House
A desk owned by the man who commissioned the Hill House has returned to the property for the first time in over 60 years.
Our own Downton Abbeys
Downton Abbey fans can get a glimpse of the grandeur portrayed in the film at our properties around the country.
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