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A brown engraving of two women embracing in a round gold guild frame hanging on a wall covered in speckled wallpaper.

LGBTQ+ history at the Georgian House

There are many stories concealed within Charlotte Square and the Georgian House that are connected to LGBTQ+ history.

An oil portrait of James VI - a man with a brown beard wears an ivory coloured high collared coat with a large gold chain around his neck.

The last king of Scots

Four hundred years on from the death of James VI of Scotland, we examine the influential ruler’s life and legacy.

A man wearing high-vis and a helmet with an eye mask uses a chainsaw to cut through the trunk of a fallen tree in a forest.
9 May 2025

A focus on the future at Leith Hall

At Leith Hall, we are focused on our plans to enhance our woodlands which are rich in nature.

A coloured sketch of a milkmaid with a butter churn from 1785

Caribbean connections at the Georgian House

Highlighting the people and objects connected to Scottish history in the context of Empire, Caribbean heritage, and Georgian Edinburgh.

A modern portrait of an older seated man, who is wearing a very large red cape.
29 Apr 2025

400th anniversary of the Baronetcy of Nova Scotia

2025 marks the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Baronets of Nova Scotia, an honour initiated by King James VI & I. We take a look at the Trust’s connections to this title.

Large vehicles help to clear a road of storm damage
25 Apr 2025

Your Gift in Action – spring 2025

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to care for, share and speak up for Scotland‘s heritage.

A view looking across a vast expanse of lawn to Mar Lodge on a bright sunny day. The trees are green and beginning to turn into their autumn colours in some places. Tall mountains can be seen in the background.
21 Apr 2025

Mar Lodge Annual Review 2024

Mar Lodge Estate National Nature Reserve has published its Annual Review for 2024.

A large round stone cairn stands in the middle of a battlefield. Mountains and forests can be seen in the distance.
17 Apr 2025

Trusts join forces to explore Culloden’s complexities

We have teamed up with the National Trust to share insights into the complexity of the Battle of Culloden in a pair of podcasts.

A hand holding a fossil with a calm sea in the background
10 Apr 2025

Step into science at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace

Join the team at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage and Museum for a thrilling experience filled with family-friendly science activities.

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