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A black and white photo of four people, cut and pasted into a line in an arty way. They hold various auditing items or wear latex gloves.
1 Nov 2018

For auld lang syne

As the South West Project Reveal team approach the end of our involvement in the project, we’d like to look back over the last 15 months.

A man stands beside a small, gilt-framed portrait of Robert Burns, displayed on a black wall.
29 Oct 2018

Rediscovering Scots

We’re demonstrating our commitment to the Scots language, by appointing a resident Scriever to keep the mither tongue alive.

A ruined church stands surrounded by a graveyard and tall trees. The walls remain in good condition but the roof is missing. The bell tower can be seen at one end.
23 Oct 2018

A kind of magic

Project Reveal discover objects and places that reflect some of the superstitions prevalent throughout south-west Scotland over the centuries.

Elevation drawings of Kellie Castle
17 Oct 2018

Architecture inspires art at Kellie Castle

Project Reveal takes a look at the elaborate ceilings at Kellie Castle and the artwork they inspired.

16 Oct 2018

Showing Mackintosh in a different light

In summer 2018, art and furniture from Mackintosh’s Hill House were displayed for the first time in his native Glasgow.

A green glass goblet, decorated with red geometric shapes.
10 Oct 2018

That subtle uranium glow …

Team West were struck by these unusual green glass pieces, found in a box at Pollok House.

10 Oct 2018

A tale of five sisters

A photograph taken by Margaret Fay Shaw in 1937 led us to a strange destination, and an even stranger story.

10 Oct 2018

Around the world in 100 years

We leave the Hebrides and explore images from Margaret Fay Shaw’s (1903–2004) travels across the globe.

A black and white photo of children dressed in costumes for Halloween in the 1930s.

Oidhche Shamhna – a South Uist Halloween

Margaret Fay Shaw depicts a traditional Hebridean Halloween with her images and film of South Uist in the 1930s.