All stories
A long read
On the longest day one might want to have a go at reading one of the longest pieces of ancient writing in Scotland. It might take you all day though!
The St Kilda Diaries: reflections on St Kilda
This is the transcript of a talk Alice gave to a YWCA group after she left St Kilda in which she reflects upon the time she spent on the islands.
The St Kilda Diaries: 1 to 10 May 1909
Extracts and transcripts from the handwritten diaries of Alice MacLachlan
‘Let Da Stons Spaek!’
Learn more about the Viking and Iron Age archaeology on Unst, Britain’s most northerly island.
The St Kilda Diaries: 15 to 30 April 1909
Extracts and transcripts from the handwritten diaries of Alice MacLachlan.
The St Kilda Diaries: 1 to 14 April 1909
Extracts and transcripts from the handwritten diaries of Alice MacLachlan.
The St Kilda Diaries: 15 to 31 March 1909
Extracts and transcripts from the handwritten diaries of Alice MacLachlan.
Delving into history at Culloden
Travel writer Robin McKelvie took his family to experience the Battle of Culloden
The Orangery renovation at Culzean
The Orangery at Culzean is currently being renovated and will re-open in time for Easter 2018.
A blast from the past
Project Reveal Team South West have been exploring the history behind some of Culzean’s most-photographed artefacts.
The St Kilda Diaries: 1 to 14 March 1909
Extracts and transcripts from the handwritten diaries of Alice MacLachlan
Discovering Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites
From the gory victory at Killiecrankie in 1689 to the bloody defeat at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, learn about the Jacobites and their ill-fated campaigns to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British throne.
Travels with a Kilt – ‘My favourite Trust places’
Travel blogger Neil Robertson tells us about his top 5 Trust places.
The ghosts of Culzean Castle
An introduction to some spirits.
Exploring Culzean Castle: The Life of Scipio Kennedy (Part 8)
Follow the story of Scipio Kennedy and his life at Culzean Castle (Part 8 – The end of Scipio’s life and how to reflect upon it)
Exploring Culzean Castle: The Life of Scipio Kennedy (Part 7)
Follow the story of Scipio Kennedy and his journey to Culzean Castle (Part 7 – Scipio’s later life – weaving, smuggling and a house of his own)
Memories of Zeppelin Sunday
The Project Reveal South West Team get a closer look at an aircraft propeller that left a mark on modern history.
Beatrice Sharp of Hill of Tarvit
Recent research has shown that Beatrice Sharp was a driving force behind the design of Hill of Tarvit Mansion.
Exploring Culzean Castle: The Life of Scipio Kennedy (Part 6)
Continue the story of Scipio Kennedy and his journey to Culzean Castle (Part 6 – Scipio's journey into fatherhood)
Exploring Culzean Castle: The Life of Scipio Kennedy (Part 5)
Continue the story of Scipio Kennedy and his journey to Culzean Castle (Part 5 – Scipio becomes a married man)
The ‘upstairs, downstairs’ life
Discover the 'upstairs, downstairs' life at Pollok house.
Exploring Culzean Castle: The Life of Scipio Kennedy (Part 4)
Follow the story of Scipio Kennedy and his journey to Culzean Castle (Part 4 – Scipio’s manumission)
Revealing our collections
Over the next 18 months we will share behind-the-scenes insights on the progress of our collections inventory project with you.
Smugglers of Culzean
Learn about the smuggling that took place in the caves below Culzean Castle during the 17th and 18th centuries.