All Stories
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.
The myths of witches
Dr Ciaran Jones challenges some of the misconceptions relating to the witches of Scotland.
The Age of Powder and Paint
From the absurd to the downright dangerous, 18th- and 19th-century hair and beauty treatments placed those in pursuit of the latest fashions at risk of serious illness – and even death.
Dig breaks new ground at Culloden
Archaeological work at the battlefield aims to shed more light on the battle.
The psychology of the Highland Charge
The Highland Charge was a battlefield tactic synonymous with the Jacobites, which was used to great effect against the Government armies.
From the edge of the world 2021 – part 5
Join our archaeologist for a wonderfully evocative look at some of her highlights from the 2021 season on St Kilda as well as the necessary preparation work for winter.
Digging beyond the design
How archaeology has played a vital part in helping us to better understand the garden and designed landscape at Culzean.
A private poet: Literary Pastimes of Early Life
This National Poetry Day, join us as we explore the literary works of the Blackie family, within the collection at the Hill House.
Dig discovers footprint of old The Glenlivet distillery
Find out what we uncovered at our archaeological dig on the original site of a distillery in Speyside.