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A ruined church stands surrounded by a graveyard and tall trees. The walls remain in good condition but the roof is missing. The bell tower can be seen at one end.
23 Oct 2018

A kind of magic

Project Reveal discover objects and places that reflect some of the superstitions prevalent throughout south-west Scotland over the centuries.

22 Oct 2018

Grand and good fun - for all the family

Lauren Miller reports back on her trip to the Georgian House, and finds it’s grand family fun.

Three children in orange t-shirts stand around a toy cardboard coffin, sticking their hands through small holes cut in the top to try and feel what's inside.
19 Oct 2018

Celebrating Scotland’s Halloween heritage

In 2018 we’re sharing Scotland’s Halloween traditions and stories with events all over the country.

A view of the grand entrance to Newhailes House, with two pink flowering blossom trees either side of the main building. A gravel drive sweeps up to the entrance staircase.
19 Oct 2018

Drying out water damage

After recent flood damage, we are carrying out recovery work at Newhailes House.

An actor wearing a Georgian costume and white wig holds up a crystal ball to the camera. Light is reflected from the crystal, sending rays across the image. A woman dressed as a maid and carrying a silver coffee pot stands in the background, in front of a wooden dress and long red curtains.
17 Oct 2018

Drama comes to the Georgian House

The Georgian House will be full of drama this winter, as a new play in five rooms premieres.

Elevation drawings of Kellie Castle
17 Oct 2018

Architecture inspires art at Kellie Castle

Project Reveal takes a look at the elaborate ceilings at Kellie Castle and the artwork they inspired.

16 Oct 2018

Showing Mackintosh in a different light

In summer 2018, art and furniture from Mackintosh’s Hill House were displayed for the first time in his native Glasgow.

A replica bust of Robert Burns stands in a museum, next to a model hand holding out a contactless card reader.
15 Oct 2018

Of bards and banknotes

As the Tap the Past partnership gets underway, Bank of Scotland archivist Siân Yates sheds light on some of the links between the Bard and the bank.

A group of people stand on a grassy path, looking towards some very jagged and tall mountains.
10 Oct 2018

Walking in Wester Ross

Walktober is a series of walking events in Wester Ross.