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A view of the exterior side of the Hill House on a sunny day, looking across the gravelled driveway. Its distinctive chimneys are clear from this angle.
2 Jun 2018

An original house

Emma Inglis, Curator for Glasgow & West, tells us what she loves about Hill House, Mackintosh ... and the Box.

31 May 2018

Conservation Principles

Conservation, access, learning and enjoyment have been at the heart of the National Trust for Scotland’s mission since our establishment in 1931.

Colourful antimacassars on the back of a high-backed couch.
31 May 2018

Looking back on Project Reveal at the Hill House

Sarah Heaton, manager for Project Reveal West, remembers the team’s first project – the iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh Hill House.

31 May 2018

New sponsor lines up for Crathes Half Marathon

The PIM Half Marathon at Crathes Castle takes place on Saturday 15 September.

A group of young people run through the gateway to a castle. A person dressed as Mary, Queen of Scots stands beside the entrance, cheering and holding a very large £1 coin model.
29 May 2018

Scotland’s young people love castles

Young Scots love castles, according to new figures just released.

A young woman stands in front of a wall with blue wallpaper. She wears glasses and is smiling.
29 May 2018

Conservation skills for the future: a meaningful legacy

Charlotte Tomlin on the Bute Icon Internship

A group of people stand outside the bright yellow walls of Culross Palace.
29 May 2018

Duke of Buccleuch visits Culross Palace

The Duke of Buccleuch made a recent official visit to Culross Palace.

A view of the caseroom at Robert Smail's Printing Works. A cloth hammer lies on type of a case of set type in the foreground. In the background are many shelves filled with pieces of type.
29 May 2018

Becoming a dab hand – printing past and present

Team East has moved to Robert Smail’s Printing Works, where the presses are more than just historical objects.

A rugged coastline, with waves crashing against cliffs at St Abb's Head.
25 May 2018

We’re not droning on

With great images comes great responsibility – Liza Cole explains the ups and downs of drones.

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