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A close-up of lots of small glass bubbles, laid on top of an old printed label.
23 Jul 2018

The spirit of the age

Project Reveal’s West Team discover the delights of the Weaver’s Cottage collection.

An old colourised photograph of Japanese women carrying out a tea ceremony as they kneel on the floor.
20 Jul 2018

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.

12 Jul 2018

Marvellous marquetry

The Dunfermline dressing room in Fyvie Castle boasts a fabulous collection of marquetry furniture.

Archaeological artefacts from an excavation are displayed on a wooden table inside a room.
10 Jul 2018

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.

28 Jun 2018

Photography students visit Culzean Castle

A group of photography students find out more about Project Reveal and enjoy a workshop on collections photography.

25 Jun 2018

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.

25 Jun 2018

Digitising the islands

Throughout 2018–19, the National Trust for Scotland is undertaking the digitisation and documentation of the Margaret Fay Shaw photographic archive.

The striking exterior of Holmwood
13 Jun 2018

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.