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Black and white photograph of men cutting peat in a field

9 Apr 2020

Morton Schools Project – Sciences (ages 11–14)

In light of the recent temporary closure of schools in the UK, the Morton Photography Project Team have created some resources and activities based on photographs from our historical collections.

Black and white photo of men harvesting peat with the sea in the background.

9 Apr 2020

Morton Schools Project – Sciences (ages 8–11)

In light of the recent temporary closure of schools in the UK, the Morton Photography Project Team have created some resources and activities based on photographs from our historical collections.

A black and white photograph of a group of around 30 schoolchildren, sitting on rocks on a hillside on a sunny day. The boys in the front row all wear shorts, with no shoes or socks.

9 Apr 2020

Morton Schools Project – Social Sciences (ages 8–11)

In light of the recent temporary closure of schools in the UK, the Morton Photography Project Team have created some resources and activities based on photographs from our historical collections.

A black and white photograph of 36 schoolchildren, in a neat group in the playground in front of their stone school building. Their uniform is dark, with the girls in blazers or jumpers and a kilt; the boys wear jumpers, ties and shorts.

9 Apr 2020

Morton Schools Project – Social Sciences (ages 5–8)

In light of the recent temporary closure of schools in the UK, the Morton Photography Project Team have created some resources and activities based on photographs from our historical collections.

A black and white photograph of eight young schoolgirls standing in a row in front of a corrugated school building. They wear a mixture of styles of dresses and smocks.

9 Apr 2020

Morton Schools Project – Social Sciences (ages 4–5)

In light of the recent temporary closure of schools in the UK, the Morton Photography Project Team have created some resources and activities based on photographs from our historical collections.

A Cairn terrier puppy sits on a gate, with its ears pricked and looking towards the camera.

8 Apr 2020

Puppies, pussycats and ponies – the pets of Canna House

We’ve compiled some images and stories about the pets of Canna House to celebrate National Pet Month.

A black and white photo of a girl's head. She has freckles and dark hair. A second person's hand is in front of her right eye.

8 Apr 2020

The history of photography at the National Trust for Scotland

Our photographic holdings stretch from photos taken soon after the birth of photography to modern digital cameras and images.

A woman in a dark Victorian era dress, leaning against a chair and holding a white handkerchief in her right hand.

3 Apr 2020

Dressed to impress

Cabinet cards? Carte-de-visites? What does it all mean? We’ll be exploring the differences between the two mediums using a selection of photographs featuring fantastic outfits.

A painting of a drawing room with a large sash window, through which sunlight is pouring.Two gilt-framed mirrors hang either side of the window. On a console table before the window stands a model of a ship and two vases of daffodils. There is a rich, golden hue to the painting.

2 Apr 2020

Whilst you’re spending lots of time at home at the moment, perhaps you could take some inspiration from the very creative Mary Lorimer at Kellie Castle. Take a look at our gallery for some home improvement ideas.

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