All Stories
Tokens of remembrance
November is a month for remembrance, both privately and publicly. Curator Emma Inglis uncovers the physical tokens of remembrance in our collections – those personal or public objects that honour and remember the dead.
The Great Eight at the Hill House
Rachel Thompson, Visitor Services Manager at the Hill House, tells us about her favourite parts of the property.
Famous Scottish artists (and where to find them)
Discover some of our favourite Scottish artists and find out where you can see their work in its ‘natural habitat’.
Below-stairs life at the Georgian House
We’re carrying out research to find out more about the life of the servants who worked so hard to keep the household running smoothly.
Wallpaper, paint and carpets: bringing National Trust for Scotland interiors to life
Take a look behind the scenes to find out about interior design Trust style.
Collections uncovered: Kellie Castle
Antonia Laurence-Allen, Curator for Edinburgh and East, takes you on a short video tour of Kellie Castle.
How Falkland Palace became a home
To mark International Students’ Day on 17 November, we’re delighted to bring you a story written by a student from the University of St Andrews.
William Beckford (1760–1844): part two
Regional Curator Sarah Beattie continues her series, looking at the lives of some of the Hamilton family and exploring the impact they had on the building, collections and interiors at Brodick Castle. This time she examines the later life of William Beckford.
The tale of a silk dress: part 3
Read the final entry in our imagined diary of a beautiful silk dress, as we explore the metamorphosis from painted cloth to prized possession.