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.
Brightening your garden with Brodie’s daffodil heritage
We’re giving people the chance to plant a piece of horticultural heritage in their own gardens by making bulbs from the Brodie daffodil collection available for sale to the public.
From the edge of the world: part 11
Our new blog from St Kilda reveals what it’s like to spend a season working here.
Rocking out at Inverewe
A project is underway to renovate our rock garden at Inverewe.
Lighting up the Tenement House
We’re shining light on life in a traditional tenement by restoring its original gas lighting.
Douse the House at Charles Rennie Mackintosh masterpiece
We’re planning to test the waterproofness of the Hill House Box ... with water pistols!
Foraging for fungi
We’re teaching visitors about the hidden world of fungi this autumn.
A harvest with heritage
We’re gathering and sharing the produce of our orchards, which are packed full of beautiful fruit including heritage varieties rarely found anywhere else.
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