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A painting of the Madonna in a gold frame hangs on a wall covered with blue paper. In the background is a dining room with many other portraits on the wall.
2 Aug 2019

The mystery of the Madonna

We’ve been carrying out more investigations into the attribution of the Haddo Madonna.

1 Aug 2019

Landscape focus for Glencoe exhibition

An exhibition of vibrant Highland landscapes by acclaimed Scottish colourist artist Hamish MacDonald opens at the revamped Glencoe Visitor Centre on Saturday 3 August.

1 Aug 2019

Discovering the magnificent Culzean Castle

We invited four of Scotland’s most influential family bloggers to enjoy everything Culzean Castle has to offer. Have a read to find out what they loved most.

30 Jul 2019

Insights on Arran

University of Edinburgh students get a taster of life in the conservation sector as they join a Thistle Camp.

The caves in the cliffs at Culzean Castle, seen looking up from the beach.
29 Jul 2019

Chance to discover Culzean Castle’s subterranean secrets

Our weekly guided tours of the caves are a must-see summer attraction and reveal Culzean’s colourful history.

Island with grey stone columns, in a blue sea
25 Jul 2019

Stories from Staffa

Our new Visitor Services Assistant shares stories from Staffa – an island of legends, giants, great sea caves and wonderful wildlife.

24 Jul 2019

Six Scottish waterfall paradises

Check out these dramatic falls this summer, guaranteed to delight on even the dreichest of days.

23 Jul 2019

Are you the key to unlocking our plant heritage stories?

We’re seeking our first Curator of Plant Collections to help make the most of our amazing plants and gardens.

Three people stand beside an interpretation board in front of Burns Monument.
22 Jul 2019

Burns Monument reopens after restoration

Burns Monument in Alloway was rededicated with a ceremony on Sunday 21 July 2019, on the anniversary of the poet’s death.