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Wooden blocks spelling out ‘Just My Type’ are displayed against a shadowy grey background.
6 Aug 2018

Just my type

Team East celebrate the beauty of type at Robert Smail’s Printing Works and reflect on their experiences at Project Reveal.

A woman wearing a fur stole over one shoulder sits on a bench beside a St Kildan woman, who is looking down at her hands. A man stands at either end of the bench, which is outside a stone cottage.
30 Jul 2018

Photography on the Edge: Part 3

Tourists to St Kilda frequently held patronising views about the islanders, much to the irritation of the St Kildans.

A very large group of people stand in front of a photo wall in an office, looking towards the camera. Three people at the front hold a large key between them.
27 Jul 2018

Project Reveal – One year on and 12 months of progress

To celebrate the first anniversary of Project Reveal, we’ve chosen a selection of images which illustrate the diverse range of objects in the Trust’s collections.

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.

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.

6 Jul 2018

Capturing the summer solstice

On the longest day of the year, we went out to photograph our members, volunteers and visitors enjoying the summer solstice.

An artist’s impression of the Hill House Box​
4 Jul 2018

Donations reach £1 million for Hill House appeal

£500,000 is still needed to hit the Hill House appeal target.