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A watercolour of Hannah Lorimer, shown sitting in a chair and embroidering a large red bedcover. This is spread over her knees and falls onto the floor.
18 Jul 2019

The lost Lorimer: rediscovering the extraordinary life of Hannah Lorimer – Kellie Castle

Exploring the stories of women and girls preserved in our historical collections in the east of Scotland.

A miniature portrait of Mrs Jean Dempster. Her hair is elaborately curled on top of her head, and she wears a blue bow at the front of her dress.
18 Jul 2019

The missing miniature: finding Jean Dempster – Newhailes

Exploring the stories of women and girls preserved in our historical collections in the east of Scotland.

Two men hold an osprey chick while kneeling on the grass. They are fitting a blue ring to one of its legs.
18 Jul 2019

Great news for osprey conservation

David Thomson, Estate Supervisor at Threave, talks about the Trust’s role in protecting ospreys.

18 Jul 2019

Discover what Billy Boyd loves about Culzean Castle

Scottish-born star of Lord of the Rings, Billy Boyd, is the latest celebrity to offer their support to the National Trust for Scotland.

17 Jul 2019

Call for Papers: Second Morton Photography Symposium at Glasgow Women’s Library

‘Ways of Seeing’: Women and Photography in Scotland

A man holds out before him a newly created mailboat, standing on the pier at St Kilda.
16 Jul 2019

From the edge of the world: part 7

Our new blog from St Kilda reveals what it’s like to spend a season working here.

16 Jul 2019

A Grey Mare’s Tale

Hard work? Fun? Volunteer Stuart tells us all about his experiences on his first Thistle Camp!

15 Jul 2019

Behind the scenes with Team East

After more than 2 years, 11 properties and over 25,000 records, the end of Project Reveal for Team East is in sight!

11 Jul 2019

Morton Writing Competition – Part I: The Pend / Farpais Sgrìobhaidh Mhorton – Pàirt I: Am Bealach

Read the winning entries from the Morton Writing Competition. Leugh na pìosan a bhuannaich Farpais Sgrìobhaidh Mhorton.