All Stories
Was there a Jamaican man at the Battle of Culloden?
As part of Black History Month in October 2020 we took a closer look at an embroidered picture on display in the visitor centre at Culloden, which was thought to depict a West Indian man on the Jacobite side at the battle of Culloden in 1746.
The turn of the page: a photographic ghost story
We explore Victorian studio photography through a fictional ghost story!
Meet the Makers: Kenneth Pollock and Anne Bell from Green Grove Weavers
The Trust is proud to support talented makers and craftspeople from across Scotland, by selling their products in our physical and online shops. This time, we meet Kenneth Pollock and Anne Bell from Green Grove Weavers.
The tale of a silk dress: part 2
Read the next entry in our imagined diary of a beautiful silk dress, as she continues her account of her exciting travels, leading to her final destination.
What’s up at Pollok
Read about Pollok House from a teenager’s point of view – it’s still a great way to spend a day.
The Hill House: the library
Find inspiration in the book titles in this room, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for book publisher Walter Blackie.
The Great Eight at Brodie Castle
Visitor Services Manager Julie Armour – who is the third generation of her family to work at Brodie – tells us some of her highlights at the property.
Project Wipeout spreads south
Work to get rid of invasive plants at properties is now underway at Brodie, Brodick and Culzean.
Fighting for a strong environmental watchdog
We’re asking people to sign our petition, calling for the Scottish Parliament to protect Scotland’s natural environment after Brexit by creating a strong environmental watchdog.