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The thistle – Scotland’s national flower
The thistle is the flower of Scotland and one of its most recognisable symbols. Since King Alexander III, it has been Scotland’s national emblem.
The Book of Kells
Iona, a tiny island in the Inner Hebrides, has been a sanctuary for Celtic Christianity for hundreds of years. It’s also where an incredible piece of religious history, the Book of Kells, was most likely created.
Historical gender and class inequalities at the Hill House
Our Visitor Services Assistant at the Hill House takes a look at how social class affected the women associated with this iconic building.
Recordings of Culloden Commemoration 2022 events
Watch the recording of two special events that took place at Culloden in April 2022 to commemorate the 276th anniversary of the battle.
From the edge of the world 2022 – part 2
Our St Kilda archaeologist embarks on the winter damage assessment and makes some interesting new discoveries on the island.
Culloden Commemoration films
Enjoy a series of talks from eminent archaeologists, authors, historians and more about the effects of Culloden on society, both then and now.
War Stories of Culloden: a series of short talks
Enjoy nine short talks from experts about the Battle of Culloden and its effects on Scotland’s social history.
A Tale of Two Tower Houses: Crathes Castle
2022 is Scotland’s Year of Stories! In our 3-part series, discover the stories of two historical Scottish tower houses situated just a few miles from one another, Drum Castle and Crathes Castle.
Culloden Commemoration 2022
Our annual commemoration of the Battle of Culloden will explore the impact of civil war on people and communities.