All Stories
The spirit of the age
Project Reveal’s West Team discover the delights of the Weaver’s Cottage collection.
Hornel’s photographic eye and the influence of Japanese photography: part 1
A trip to Japan in 1893, and exposure to photography there, changed Edward Atkinson Hornel’s entire approach to painting.
Marvellous marquetry
The Dunfermline dressing room in Fyvie Castle boasts a fabulous collection of marquetry furniture.
Digging deep to ‘Reveal’ the Trust's archaeological treasures
Our Lead Inventory Officer (Archaeology) tells us about her role and how it’s supporting the management of the Trust’s archaeology collections.
The Falkland Bed
A favourite with staff, volunteers and visitors alike, the elaborately carved Falkland Bed is a must-see when visiting Falkland Palace.
Photography students visit Culzean Castle
A group of photography students find out more about Project Reveal and enjoy a workshop on collections photography.
The photographic archive of Margaret Fay Shaw
Margaret Fay Shaw (1903–2004) dedicated her life to the preservation of the Gaelic language, and the lives and customs of the people of the Hebrides.
Digitising the islands
Throughout 2018–19, the National Trust for Scotland is undertaking the digitisation and documentation of the Margaret Fay Shaw photographic archive.
Is an architect an artist?
Last month our team had the pleasure of exploring Holmwood, a fantastic villa designed by the Glaswegian architect Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson.