Was there a Jamaican man at the Battle of Culloden?
As part of Black History Month in October 2020 we took a closer look at an embroidered picture on display in the visitor centre at Culloden, which was thought to depict a West Indian man on the Jacobite side at the battle of Culloden in 1746.
The ideal souvenir
The second in our series A Student’s View, looks at the origins of ‘ideal’ beauty and why we collect souvenirs.
Contesting Landscapes: creative interventions at Balmacara Estate
We are working with the artist Annalee Davis on the creative intervention ‘Contesting Landscapes of Distraction’ at Balmacara Estate, to explore the complex shared histories of the Scottish Highlands and Barbados.
Research
Spanning historical reports to specialist studies of our landscapes and built heritage, the National Trust for Scotland undertakes a wide variety of research.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Read our statement on equality, diversity and inclusion at the National Trust for Scotland.
Welcoming artist Billy Gerard Frank to Scotland
Artist and filmmaker Billy Gerard Frank has been exploring the stories of Culzean Castle and ‘Scipio’ Kennedy for an exciting film project.
Caribbean Connections events
We are hosting a series of events celebrating contemporary Caribbean culture in the Southside of Glasgow this spring.
Contesting Landscapes: A Hymn to the Banished
Part 3 in the series. We are delighted to be working with the artist Annalee Davis on the creative intervention ‘Contesting Landscapes of Distraction’ at Balmacara Estate, which will explore the complex shared histories of the Scottish Highlands and Barbados.
Throwing new light on difficult histories
Our collections contain a considerable number of controversial objects which we can use to reveal the complexities of our heritage and culture.
Contesting Landscapes: ‘We ghost the past, we are its eerie.’
Part 2 in the series. We are delighted to be working with the artist Annalee Davis on the creative intervention ‘Contesting Landscapes of Distraction’ at Balmacara Estate, which will explore the complex shared histories of the Scottish Highlands and Barbados.
St Abb’s Head seal colony welcomes record number of pups
A record number of seal pups have been recorded by our rangers at St Abb’s Head National Nature Reserve during the annual breeding season.
Building a planning system that works for everyone
We’re pushing for improvements to the planning system, which will make sure that Scotland’s special places are protected for everyone.
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