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A white stone shrine stands beside a seaweed-covered beach. The top of the shrine incorporates a panel of stained glass, with religious figures.
22 Jun 2021

The feast day of St Columba

Enjoy some images and sounds from Canna related to Cholm Cille (St Columba) to mark his 1,500th birthday in 2021.

A collection of glass bottles and old cleaning products stand on a shelf beside a kitchen sink at the Tenement House. A mangle is screwed on to the edge of the sink, and a wash board stands behind.
11 Jun 2021

Why we love the Tenement House

Join Ana Sanchez for a glimpse into life in the Tenement House in Glasgow at the beginning of the 20th century.

27 May 2021

Our mountain footpath team v the Scottish midge

Our brilliant mountain footpath team take on ALL the Scottish midges!

A view of the classical Georgian, symmetrical facade of House of Dun. Very tall trees surround the house. A garden is laid out in front of the house.
25 May 2021

What we’re doing at House of Dun

Enjoy a sneak peek behind the scenes at the House of Dun project in Angus.

A man holds up a plant, wrapped in a mossy ball at the base, and suspended by a string handle. He stands behind a large table with plant arrangement items laid out in front of him.
15 Feb 2021

Make a kokedama

Chris from our Gardens team shows you how to make a beautiful plant decoration to brighten up your home.

A close-up of a branch on a Christmas tree with three red baubles. The baubles have gold stars and swirls painted on them. Twinkling lights are in the background.
16 Dec 2020

A Canna Christmas

Join Canna archivist Fiona Mackenzie at her fireside in Canna House for a special insight into Christmas in the Hebrides.

Crathes Castle after a heavy snowfall, with snow lying on the ground and the roof. The image is framed by the dark branches of a yew tree.
15 Dec 2020

‘The night before Christmas’ at Crathes Castle

Join Santa Claus for a bedtime story this Christmas Eve as he reads from Crathes Castle in Aberdeenshire.

Santa Claus is sitting in an armchair in front of a Christmas tree. He is waving.
15 Dec 2020

A special message from Santa at Brodie Castle

We weren’t able to see as many of you this year as we usually do, so we recorded this special message from Santa at Brodie Castle for you. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope to see you back at Brodie Castle before too long.

A view of the inside of a painted dome, with blue and gold decoration at the very top. Statues separate small window panels all the way around.
11 Nov 2020

Holmwood revealed

Watch some short videos from our team of experts uncovering and recreating Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s Victorian interior decoration.