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A view of the frontage of the Georgian House and neighbouring Robert Adam-designed buildings, in Charlotte Square. The Georgian House has a blue front door in this image, mirroring the blue sky overhead.

Ghosts and grim tales of the Georgian House

Many paranormal researchers believe that objects leave residual energy from the people who owned or used them. If residual energy is real, then in theory, the Georgian House the Georgian House ought to be among the most haunted places in Edinburgh.

MUST be credited with: Queen Anne: studio of John Closterman, oil on canvas, circa 1702, based on a work of circa 1702 (NPG 215) © National Portrait Gallery, London
1 Aug 2025

The often-forgotten story of Queen Anne

During Pride Month, Visitor Services Assistant Lucien Winton-Bonas took a dip into the private life of the last Stuart monarch – Queen Anne – and examines her links to Culloden.

A portrait of a woman in period dress, sitting down, with her daughter standing next to her.

Women’s history at the Georgian House

Discover the captivating history of the women who lived in the Georgian House, and those who resided in Edinburgh’s New and Old Towns.

A polyhedral (a three-dimensional geometric shape) sundial with 24 faces made of sandstone.
17 Jul 2025

Conserving our outdoor collections

Important conservation works are underway on our outdoor collections in the North East.

A portrait of a young noble man, wearing an armour-plated jacket with a blue sash. He has a white wig on as well.
10 Jul 2025

Henry Benedict Stuart: the forgotten prince?

During Pride month, we took a closer look at some 'hidden' stories of historical characters. In this article, we share the story of Henry Stuart.

A bird's-eye view of an archaeology dig beside Brodick Castle. A number of people are working in or around the pit.
4 Jul 2025

School pupils-turned-archaeologists unearth Brodick Castle’s past

National Trust for Scotland archaeologists and local volunteers have uncovered a range of historical artefacts at Brodick Castle.

Adventures for all

Whether you’re after a five-minute meander or a multi-day marathon, here are some of our suggestions for the best places to enjoy a walk or a wander this summer.

The exterior of a large, grey stone, two-storey house with a lower-level extension to the right, which has a red roof.
13 Jun 2025

Canna House reopens with post-war atmosphere preserved

Canna House is open to the public after a nine-year programme of repair and restoration.

A group of school pupils dressed in the Dyke Primary School uniform stand outside Brodie Castle
6 Jun 2025

Brodie Castle’s history helps shape pupils’ futures

Brodie Castle is inspiring pupils to consider a career in heritage through the Workforce for the Future project.