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A colourised photo of a Japanese woman kneeling on the floor and arranging irises in a metal urn.
25 Jul 2018

Hornel’s photographic eye and the influence of Japanese photography: part 2

In Japan in 1893, Edward Atkinson Hornel was exposed to a wide variety of different types of Japanese photography.

23 Jul 2018

Call for papers: Morton Photography Symposium at Broughton House

The Camera, Social Networks and The Inaccessible, from the 19th Century to the Present Day

A close-up of lots of small glass bubbles, laid on top of an old printed label.
23 Jul 2018

The spirit of the age

Project Reveal’s West Team discover the delights of the Weaver’s Cottage collection.

A black and white photo of St Kildan islanders posing for a group photo with Edwardian tourists. They are sitting on or around a stone wall, with a steep hillside rising behind them.
23 Jul 2018

Photography on the Edge: Part 2

Photographs that returned to the mainland from St Kilda reinforced myths about its people and were used to market the island.

A sculptor stands beside a table under a gazebo. A range of artworks are displayed on the table.
20 Jul 2018

Exciting new exhibition at Inverewe’s Sawyer Gallery

A new exhibition opened on 21 July 2018 by artist Ann Coomber, featuring a sculpture inspired by Inverewe.

An old colourised photograph of Japanese women carrying out a tea ceremony as they kneel on the floor.
20 Jul 2018

Hornel’s photographic eye and the influence of Japanese photography: part 1

A trip to Japan in 1893, and exposure to photography there, changed Edward Atkinson Hornel’s entire approach to painting.

A family walk across the manicured lawns in front of Crathes Castle. Two young girls run in front of an older couple. Big yew hedges can be seen in the background.

Aberdeenshire: 3-day itinerary

From a garden masterpiece in Ellon to a fairytale castle in Alford, there’s so much to discover in Aberdeenshire.

16 Jul 2018

Chris Packham shares his love of Scotland

Chris Packham, naturalist and wildlife presenter, has recently embarked on a new campaign.

Two children duck as they play beside a miniature model of Brodie Castle in a play area.
16 Jul 2018

Bringing play to Brodie

Here is a garden with a difference – discover Brodie Castle’s Playful Garden.