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Two men stand side by side at an archaeological dig site. Both hold tumblers of whisky. The man on the left holds a spade and the man on the right holds a bottle of whisky. Behind them, a number of people kneel on the ground, working on an area of exposed flagstones.
6 Oct 2021

Dig discovers footprint of old The Glenlivet distillery

Find out what we uncovered at our archaeological dig on the original site of a distillery in Speyside.

A large wooden bookcase with glass doors at the top. The shelves are filled with china plates instead of books. A chair with a decorative carved back stands either side of the bookcase.
6 Oct 2021

Facing Our Past: the difficult history of mahogany

As part of a blog series for our Facing Our Past project, we take a look at the links between transatlantic slavery, Caribbean deforestation and British cabinet making.

A black and white photograph of a group of men and women in Edwardian dress, posing around a tennis court. Some hold long-handled rackets.
29 Sept 2021

Sporting collections

In celebration of National Sporting Heritage day on 30 September, we’re taking a look through our collections to find some stories about the sports played in Scottish homes throughout the centuries.

The Hill House building is completely enclosed by an enormous chainmail box. Trees and a garden hedge stand in the foreground.
28 Sept 2021

Winner of RIAS/Scottish Government Client of the Year Award

We’re delighted to have been named by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) as the winner of the RIAS/Scottish Government Client of the Year Award, in recognition of the Hill House Box project.

A view of the striking basalt columns that form the cliff-side of the island of Staffa, seen from the sea. The water is choppy and the sky heavy.
28 Sept 2021

Turning the tide

In Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters, we’re working hard to protect our marine environment for a sustainable future.

An exterior view, on a sunny day, of a very grand Georgian country house with large wings either side. A large lawn lies in front of the house, with tall trees in the foreground.
27 Sept 2021

10 years of Haddo Arts Festival

A celebratory programme of events, from Fri 8–Sun 17 October, will showcase both local and international art at Haddo House and Country Park.

23 Sept 2021

In his own hand: a unique insight into Bonnie Prince Charlie

Two important letters, allowing us a unique insight into Prince Charles Edward Stuart’s thoughts at the time of writing, are now on display at Culloden Visitor Centre.

Group of people standing in long grass at the top of a hill. It's grey and overcast.
22 Sept 2021

Threave biodiversity project gets boost from HSBC UK

HSBC UK is partnering with us on the biggest project ever to restore wetlands and woodlands in the south of Scotland.

Two women stand either side of a large portrait of a young woman. The portrait leans against the wall inside a studio and has a gilt frame. Both women wear conservation gloves and face masks.
21 Sept 2021

Conserving our new painting at Fyvie Castle

Join us for a look behind the scenes at the work that was undertaken to restore our newly acquired portrait of Lorna Forbes-Leith.