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21st-century needlework in 17th-century Culross Palace
22 Nov 2017

21st-century needlework in 17th-century Culross Palace

Project Reveal Team East uncovers the work that goes into creating a splash of colour in Culross Palace.

Leaving our mark
16 Nov 2017

Leaving our mark

The Trust’s collections are very diverse, so we need to use various marking and labelling techniques for identifying collection items.

9 Nov 2017

The ghosts of Culzean Castle

An introduction to some spirits.

A view of the kitchen in Moirlanich Longhouse.
3 Nov 2017

Lang may yer hingin’ lum reek

The Project Reveal West Team are intrigued by a rare hanging lum in the kitchen of Moirlanich Longhouse.

A small metal key has a long white keyring attached that reads: mahogany box, golden telescope.
3 Nov 2017

If the key fits ...

Project Reveal North West team find a mysterious key at Brodie Castle. What will it open?

A gold filigree case with a chain encloses a red ball-shaped item, which looks a little like a fat ball for birds.

Revealing our eerie artefacts

For Halloween, our curators have picked out some of the spookiest pieces in our collection, from all over Scotland.

11 Oct 2017

Palm trees and goddesses at Culross Palace

Project Reveal Team East discover the beautiful painted ceilings of Culross Palace, and wonder what lies beneath them.

Memories of Zeppelin Sunday
3 Oct 2017

Memories of Zeppelin Sunday

The Project Reveal South West Team get a closer look at an aircraft propeller that left a mark on modern history.

The three jagged peaks of the Three Sisters range in Glencoe are seen against a bright blue sky.
2 Oct 2017

What does the Trust’s President do?

The President is an ambassador for our charity’s work, promoting our work to protect Scotland’s heritage.