All Stories
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.
Facing Our Past at Fyvie Castle
As part of our Facing Our Past project, we take a look at the Forbes-Leith family and their American connections.
A path to the past
Craigievar Castle was once adjoined by a lower enclosing wall, known in Scots as a barmkin. Our installation of new paving and interpretation panels help to tell the story of this ‘lost wall’.