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A rugged coastline, with waves crashing against cliffs at St Abb's Head.
25 May 2018

We’re not droning on

With great images comes great responsibility – Liza Cole explains the ups and downs of drones.

A sepia photo of three Edwardian men and a woman sitting on a bench in front of a stone wall.
11 May 2018

The St Kilda Diaries: reflections on St Kilda

This is the transcript of a talk Alice gave to a YWCA group after she left St Kilda in which she reflects upon the time she spent on the islands.

10 May 2018

On the Jacobite trail at Glenfinnan

Travel writer Robin McKelvie and family discover that Jacobites aren’t just a type of biscuit.

2 May 2018

Scottish stars back our biggest ever campaign

Brian Cox, Gerard Butler, Sir Chris Hoy, Judy Murray, Alex McLeish, Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell, Andrea McLean and Evelyn Glennie all appear in our new film.

Black and white photo of puffins on St Kilda
1 May 2018

The St Kilda Diaries: 1 to 10 May 1909

Extracts and transcripts from the handwritten diaries of Alice MacLachlan

23 Apr 2018

‘Let Da Stons Spaek!’

Learn more about the Viking and Iron Age archaeology on Unst, Britain’s most northerly island.

Souter Johnnie’s workshop with a fireplace and all the shoemaking tools
20 Apr 2018

Souter Johnnie: the man behind the legend

While working at Souter Johnnie’s Cottage, Project Reveal Team South-West explored the life and work of an 18th-century shoemaker.

A black and white photo of a St Kilda woman knitting
15 Apr 2018

The St Kilda Diaries: 15 to 30 April 1909

Extracts and transcripts from the handwritten diaries of Alice MacLachlan.

Two adults and a child walk across a wide bridge, leading towards Culzean Castle in the background. They are all wearing raincoats with their hoods up.
12 Apr 2018

All-weather fun at Culzean Castle

Travel writer Robin McKelvie tests Culzean Castle’s wet weather options on his latest trip.

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