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Black and white photograph of the Hill House in Helensburgh.

26 Aug 2020

The Hill House: domestic servants

The life of a domestic servant during the Edwardian era was like no other. Life at the Hill House was a lot more tranquil than that portrayed in programmes such as Downton Abbey, but it was still busy and challenging.

A sepia photograph of a rowing boat waiting beside a pier. The boat has several men on it, with piles of sacks and luggage at one end. Another group of people stand at the end of the stone pier.

24 Aug 2020

St Kilda – the evacuation of a community

St Kilda is one of many island communities in Scotland to have been abandoned. This article looks at some of the reasons.

A view of Culloden visitor centre, looking towards the entrance from a path leading across a grassy area. The centre is lit inside with a welcoming orange glow.

14 Aug 2020

On the trail of innovative contemporary architecture

Find out more about the beautiful and eco-friendly contemporary buildings in our care.

A small white-flowered alpine plant growing in a rocky place.

12 Aug 2020

Arctic-alpine plants of Ben Lawers

Ben Lawers is renowned for its arctic-alpine plants. It boasts a great diversity of mountain plants, many of them nationally rare.

A built-in painted dresser with plates on shelves against the wall. The worktop has boxes and jars on it.

11 Aug 2020

The Hill House cookbook

Have you ever wanted to eat like a Victorian? At the Hill House we have an original cookbook by Mrs De Salis, filled with delicious recipes enjoyed by the Blackie family.