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A pencil illustration of a row of four patients in beds in a ward, all holding an arm out to a nurse. The nurse holds cigarettes in her hand and stands at the foot of the bed at the right.
14 Apr 2020

Henrietta Tayler: Scottish Jacobite historian and First World War nurse

A modern-day Scottish writer and historian tells the story of one of her historical counterparts, whose own life was as interesting as the men and women she wrote about.

Oil painting of a lady in a dress and bonnet with a toddler with red hair, wearing a white gown sitting on her knee. A red-headed child in a red dress stands beside her, looking at a baby sleeping in a crib.
24 Mar 2020

Lady Augusta Kennedy-Erskine: from illegitimate daughter to lady of the house

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re publishing a series of blog posts written by our volunteers and staff, highlighting both historical female characters and their influences at their properties.

A man holding an omega-shaped sign that reads 'Love, the National Trust for Scotland' stands in front of a double staircase.
5 Mar 2020

The trailblazer that was Caroline Norton

This Women’s History Month, we’re publishing a series of blog posts written by our volunteers and staff. Our second post explores the life of Caroline Norton.

Two people on their hands and knees excavating on a hillside among rocks with the sea in the background, and one person standing recording information on a board.
4 Oct 2019

Inverewe garden and estate: blooming for 2,000 years

Recent excavations by the Trust Archaeology Team has uncovered ancient metalworking at Inverewe.

A view of the exterior of Weaver’s Cottage from the cobbled courtyard in front. It’s a stone single-storey cottage, with green wooden shutters beside the windows. There is an inscription on the lintel above the door.
13 Sep 2019

Stitching time at Weaver’s Cottage

Our archaeological studies at Weaver’s Cottage have created a tapestry of human life dating back to prehistoric times.

A view of Culzean Castle and the steep cliffs from the beach. A group of children clamber over the rocks at the tide line.
10 Sep 2019

Going underground

We’ve been opening up some of Culzean Castle’s more unusual locations to give visitors an even better insight into its fascinating history.

Archaeological excavation on the lawn in front of Castle Fraser
4 Sep 2019

The archaeology of castles: always changing, always learning

Dr Daniel Rhodes explains how, with the help of volunteers, we’ve been uncovering the secrets hidden below some of our best loved castles, including Kellie Castle and Castle Fraser.

A view of Glencoe with a stormy, dramatic sky
3 Sep 2019

Exploring the beauty of Glencoe

We invited three of Scotland’s top landscape photography instagrammers to celebrate World Photography Day at Glencoe.

Choppy, white-capped waves rush towards the shore of the island of Staffa. The tall rock columns are very clear from the sea.
29 Aug 2019

Battle of Bannockburn Archaeology Lecture Series: Staffa

The Battle of Bannockburn host lectures on the first Tuesday of every month all year round and this summer we’ve been running an archaeology-themed series.