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Evidence from Glenshiel battlefield casts doubt on confidence of government victory
A ‘eureka moment’ during lockdown gave our Head of Archaeological Services insight into a battle 300 years ago.
A huge thank you to our supporters
In the midst of these challenging times, we want to say a big thank you to all those who are supporting us – it means the world to us.
Re-creating a Glencoe turf house – the story so far
We’ve made a great start on our Glencoe turf house project.
90th anniversary of the evacuation of St Kilda
Sunday 10 May 2020 marks the 90th anniversary of the beginning of the end for the inhabitants of the remote Scottish archipelago of St Kilda.
Pollok House: an auxiliary hospital during WWI
On the 75th anniversary of VE Day, we look to an earlier war and how one particular Trust property helped in the war effort.
A history of the productive garden at Culzean
The productive garden at Culzean has a long and interesting past. Here we look at the history of the walled garden, with a focus on the 19th century.
Rare Gaelic songs to mark the Culloden commemoration
Listen to rare snippets of haunting Gaelic songs inspired by the Jacobite cause, as we prepare to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Culloden on Thursday 16 April.
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.
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.