All Stories
700-year-old Robert the Bruce letter on show at Brodie
A rare original letter written in 1312 by the King of Scots, Robert the Bruce, has gone on display at Brodie Castle after undergoing conservation work.
A Tale of Two Tower Houses
2022 is Scotland’s Year of Stories! In our 3-part series, discover the stories of two historical Scottish tower houses situated just a few miles from one another, Drum Castle and Crathes Castle.
‘Problems of intimate importance’
Sanitary products are part of everyday life for people who menstruate, but these often remain unseen and unspoken of in historical houses. This is not the case at the Tenement House.
Hill House: options for the future
How will the National Trust for Scotland proceed with the conservation of this unique building?
Fireside tales: Scottish folklore for children
2022 is Scotland’s Year of Stories! Meet children’s storyteller Lizzie McDougall, and hear how she brings to life folklorist Hugh Miller’s Scottish tales featuring giants, witches and mermaids!
The plant diaspora
Our North-East ranger considers the origins of some of our most-loved trees and plants, and takes a look at both the benefits and drawbacks of the Victorian plant-hunting tradition.
From the edge of the world 2022 – part 1
Our St Kilda archaeologist looks ahead to an exciting 2022 for the World Heritage Site and also shares some sad news about one of the most interesting island structures.
Conservation of Crathes Castle’s armorial panels
Find out more about Crathes Castle’s amazing stone panels and the stories they tell about the castle’s history, as well as all the work that has gone into protecting them.
Piecing together Lady Grange’s secrets on St Kilda
The collapse of an important cleit on St Kilda may shed light on the story of Lady Grange.