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6 Jan 2022

A slice of food history at the Hill House

Explore the meals and menus of the Blackie family, who moved into the Hill House at the most interesting and rapidly changing period in British food history.

The sun sets over a loch, centred in a narrowing glen. Silhouetted against the sunset is a tall, thin column with a statue on top. A sign reading Glenfinnan stands in the field in the foreground.
17 Dec 2021

Facing Our Past

For many years, the Trust has uncovered and shared the stories of the people behind our properties. Researching this is important work for us to undertake, in order to better look after, understand and explain the heritage in our care.

14 Dec 2021

Archaeological research in the Highlands

A recent review of the Trust’s archaeological work in the Highlands has revealed a wealth of discoveries.

Scottish Christmas traditions

’Tis the season to be jolly! If you’re celebrating Christmas or Hogmanay in Scotland this year, there are lots of seasonal Scottish traditions that you can take part in – some of them old, some of them new.

26 Nov 2021

Distillery dig unlocks whisky history

Trust archaeologists reveal more details from their recent dig at the old site of The Glenlivet Distillery, including an exciting find.

25 Nov 2021

Hannah Lorimer and the pursuit of education

The next in our series of articles by university students is a story about a determined 19th-century woman, who spent her life in the pursuit of knowledge.

24 Nov 2021

Medieval Dollar Glen: farmland or hunting park?

Archaeological excavations have revealed new meaning in the landscape of medieval Dollar Glen.

A view from a hillside, beside a stone structure, looking out to sea. The sky is dark and heavy, and rain can be seen falling out to sea, moving towards land.
17 Nov 2021

From the edge of the world 2021 – part 6

Our St Kilda archaeologist reflects on the important relationship between archaeological monitoring and climate change, as well as sharing some of her memories of exploring the unique cleitean on the island.

A view of the front of Brodie Castle in autumn, on a rather grey day. Fallen brown leaves lie on the lawn in the foreground. The photo is taken from a near-ground perspective.
11 Nov 2021

Brodie Castle – the community during wartime

The family who lived at Brodie Castle and the estate workers served in several wars. Find out more about some of their stories.