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Three favourite summer plants for the senses
Are your garden plants a treat for sight, touch and smell? In this PLANTS project blog, Valeria Soddu (PLANTS Inventory Officer) picks three plants to engage your senses.
Digging deep into the condition of the Hill House
Research into the condition of the walls at the Hill House allows for cautious optimism, but the clock is still ticking on Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s masterpiece.
Why we love Barry Mill
Hear from members of our team at Barry Mill about why they love this peaceful place with a fascinating social history.
Bringing Raeburn to Edinburgh
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the exhibition Edinburgh’s Raeburn, on display at the Georgian House until 26 November 2023.
Five stories in five rooms
We have linked stories and objects at the Georgian House to illuminate elements of LGBT+ history in the Georgian period.
The PLANTS project: initial findings
Project Manager Dr Colin McDowall shares some initial findings from the PLANTS project after its first year.
Bringing Back the Binns: Meet the Regional Curator
Our Regional Curator has chosen 10 items from the House of the Binns collection to illustrate why our recent conservation project is so important.
A three-step plan for starting a compost heap
The garden team at Leith Hall share their tips on composting and sustainable gardening.
Crathes Garden blog #25: Mostly native
This month, our expert garden guide enjoys a birdsong walk through Crathes Garden & Estate, and spots some horticultural treats along the way.