All Stories
‘Go fetch to me a pint o’ wine’
From Brodie Castle to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, the Trust’s collections and properties contain evidence for the importing, storage and consumption of wine.
Still moving: use and reuse in whisky production
As part of the Pioneering Spirit whisky project we have been conducting desk-based studies of whisky-related artefacts in Trust collections and archive information on The Glenlivet old distillery site.
William Alexander, 11th Duke of Hamilton (1811–63)
Regional Curator Sarah Beattie is back with another blog exploring the lives of some of the Hamilton family, and the impact they had on the building, collections and interiors at Brodick Castle.
Facing Our Past at Malleny Garden
As part of our Facing Our Past project, we take a look at the Scotts of Malleny and their connections to the West Indies.
The island that time never forgot
Newly published research has revealed how archaeologists discovered evidence of inhabitation over 2,000 years ago on St Kilda.
Hebridean fleas, false teeth and fine dirigibles
A new Radio 3 documentary and some newly uncovered letters cast further light on Margaret Fay Shaw’s life in South Uist in the 1930s.
Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s Polish ancestors
We take a look at Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s maternal ancestors, to see if they offer any clues to the famous Jacobite’s character traits.
Bonnie Prince Charlie’s early years
Bonnie Prince Charlie has captured people’s imaginations throughout the centuries. Here we take a look at his childhood.
Susan, Duchess of Hamilton (1786–1859)
Join Regional Curator Sarah Beattie as she continues to explore the lives of the Hamilton family and the impact they had on the building, collections and interiors at Brodick Castle.