Beyond the boundary
Trust archaeologists have been uncovering the wider history of Iona, outside the limits of its famous abbey.
Nationwide effort to wipe out non-native plants
With lockdown restrictions continuing to ease, we’re getting back to our vital conservation work this month. Project Wipeout is now underway!
It’s a dog’s life – Canna’s Cairns and other canines
To celebrate National Dog Day on 26 August, we take a look at some of the canine companions of the Canna House Collections.
The Hill House: domestic servants
The life of a domestic servant during the Edwardian era was like no other. Life at the Hill House was a lot more tranquil than that portrayed in programmes such as Downton Abbey, but it was still busy and challenging.
Why do we collect shells?
As British summertime ends, we’re beachcombing our collections for shells, to illustrate how a humble home for a sea creature has become a symbol of luxury and power in art and design.
St Kilda mailboat’s epic journey
A very special delivery has been made in the week of the 90th anniversary of the evacuation of St Kilda.
Highlight plants at Crarae Garden this September
September is a month of change in many gardens – and Crarae Garden in Argyll is no different. Here are some of our early autumn highlights.
Throwing new light on difficult histories
Our collections contain a considerable number of controversial objects which we can use to reveal the complexities of our heritage and culture.
Anne, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton (1631–1716)
Join Regional Curator Sarah Beattie over the next few months as she looks at the lives of some of the Hamilton family and explores the impact they had on the building, collections and interiors at Brodick Castle.
Wildflower meadow walk at Balmacara
Join us (virtually!) for a relaxing wildflower meadow walk.
Tartan in art
We take a look at a much-admired portrait and discover the hidden meanings behind the use of tartan in art.
Treasured memories on Inverewe’s Giving Tree
The Inverewe ‘Giving Tree’ project raised funds to help restore the vital shelterbelt of trees. Read about one family’s kind donation, which meant so much to both them and the Trust.
Search by
