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An elaborate porcelain pot with a lid stands on a little tray, against a plain grey background. It is decorated with a blue and gold pattern and has a family crest at the centre.
24 Apr 2023

Armorial china: part 2

Enjoy the second part of our summary of a recent study into Chinese porcelain at our properties.

Aerial image of the House of the Binns
21 Apr 2023

Bringing Back the Binns: Meet the Regional Conservator

In this third instalment of a series of articles taking you behind the scenes at the House of the Binns, we look at the challenges and opportunities of undertaking our recent conservation project.

A large wooden drawer is pulled out from a dresser to reveal many neatly wrapped bundles of tartan cloth. Handwritten labels telling the clan name are attached to each one.
29 Mar 2023

A weaver named Willie

We take a look at the life of Willie Meikle, one of the last Scottish handloom weavers of his generation.

A white porcelain teapot is displayed against a plain grey background. The teapot has a coat of arms on the side. The lid has a gold enamelled rim.
24 Mar 2023

Armorial china: part 1

A study into Chinese porcelain at our properties has revealed a lot about Scotland’s past relationship with the wider world.

A book called The Little Duke is displayed next to another called The Cruise of the Midge. The cover is illustrated in a typical Edwardian style.
2 Mar 2023

The invention of ‘childhood’

On World Book Day 2023, we take a look at the important role books played in defining childhood during the Edwardian era.

A large porcelain dish is displayed against a plain background. It is painted in dark blues, deep reds and gold. It features two koi carp leaping in the centre, with various floral motifs around the edge.
24 Feb 2023

A survey of ceramics

A survey of the Trust’s Chinese and Japanese ceramics has highlighted the many masterpieces in our collection.

Beautiful furniture, paintings and artefacts adorn the morning room in the House of the Binns
23 Feb 2023

Bringing Back the Binns: Meet the Collections Care team

In the second instalment of 'Bringing Back the Binns' we hear about the extensive work being undertaken by the Collections Care team.

A black and white photo of two women harvesting crops in a field in the 1930s. Both are bent over, and holding small bladed tools.
10 Feb 2023

Canna stars in exhibition exploring pioneering women photographers

Margaret Fay Shaw’s work features in the Glean exhibition at the City Art Centre in Edinburgh, which runs until 12 March.

A re-constructed 17th-century bedroom, with a four-poster bed complete with heavy fabric hangings. The wooden ceiling has an original painted decoration. The walls are mustard yellow and the room is lit by the window to the right.
7 Feb 2023

Keeping house at Gladstone’s Land

It takes research, knowledge, care and teamwork to ensure the hands-on immersive experience at Gladstone’s Land brings history to life.