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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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