Chief Executive confirms retirement plans
Chief Executive Simon Skinner is retiring in May 2020.
Epic USA trip begins for Burns violin
David Hopes, the Trust’s Head of Collections & Interiors, embarks on a tour of the USA with the Burns violin.
Through the eyes of: St Abb’s Head’s first Trust ranger
In 2020 we’re running a series of blogs from people associated with St Abb’s Head NNR. To begin, Stephen Warman describes his experience as the first Trust ranger there.
Warm welcome in New York for Gregg violin
The Gregg violin gets a warm welcome in sub-zero New York at two events organised by the Burns Society of New York and the American Scottish Foundation.
Scottish Snowdrop Festival
Find out about one of the first signs of spring during the Scottish Snowdrop Festival.
Wrestler pays special visit to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
On a rare visit home from the United States, WWE superstar and local hero, Drew McIntyre, enjoyed a visit to Alloway ahead of Burns Night.
Building history with Glencoe turf house
Thistle Campers will help build a replica turf house in Glencoe in summer 2020.
A Man’s A Man For A’ That
Alistair McCulloch plays the Gregg violin in the home of Frederick Douglass – writer, orator, abolitionist campaigner (and Burns fan!).
Gregg violin woos the windy city
The Gregg violin tour of the US reaches Illinois, visiting schools, care homes, the UK Consul General’s residence, a Scots pub, and a very special history centre on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Through the eyes of: the second Trust ranger at St Abb’s Head
Kevin Rideout describes his experience of being the ranger at St Abb’s Head for nearly a quarter of a century.
Fresh flavour for historic Royal Mile building
Gladstone’s Land will reopen in the summer with a fresh new look.
Solas event week on Canna – call for papers
*Postponed until spring 2021*. The Margaret Fay Shaw ‘Solas’ DVD launch will inspire a week-long event on Canna.
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