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A poster designed to raise funding for the Scottish National War Memorial during the First World War shows a Scottish soldier in traditional kilt dress standing over a stone cross, marking the grave site of a fallen comrade. A rifle is positioned over his left shoulder and he holds a Brodie helmet by his right-hand side. The cross is marked with a tammy hat – a traditional flat bonnet worn in Scotland.

11 Nov 2020

A student’s view: a poster from 1920

In a new venture at the Trust, we’re asking 17–23-year-olds to join us in researching objects in our collection. Here, we mark Remembrance Day 2020 by looking at a poster from Kellie Castle, made 100 years ago to raise funds for a Scottish National War Memorial.

A golden-leaved tree in autumn in front of a high walled garden.

10 Nov 2020

Preparing your garden for winter – tips from Geilston Garden

An overview of some of the tasks undertaken by our expert gardeners to prepare Geilston Garden for winter.

A view across Glen Lui in the summer sunshine

6 Nov 2020

Protecting our heritage from insensitive development

The Trust is calling for proposals for new Permitted Development Rights to be rejected, as they will reduce planning oversight and put our most valued heritage at risk.

A fabric book is displayed against a plain grey background. The front cover is a tapestry of a castle with colourful flowers in the foreground.

5 Nov 2020

Materials & Making at Kellie Castle

Last year, book artist Cassandra Barron developed three ‘touch books’ with the team at Kellie Castle, helping visitors to engage with different elements of the castle’s rich history in making and design.

A wooded landscape with mountains in the background, all under a blue sky.

5 Nov 2020

Positive prospects for precarious plants

We’re carrying out two exciting rare plant conservation projects for twinflower and alpine blue sow thistle at Mar Lodge Estate.

The reverse of a postcard, which is addressed to Miss Agnes Blackie. It says: Why is an elephant like a kettle? Because neither can climb a tree!

4 Nov 2020

The Hill House: the Blackie family abroad

At a time before air travel was possible for most people, wealthy Victorians and Edwardians still loved to explore the globe!

A straight-sided jar wrapped in grey waxed paper, with a brown paper lid tied on with string. On the front is an oval cream-coloured paper label on which is printed in black Wilkin & Sons Ltd Fine-Cut Marmalade, with the royal warrant coat of arms in the centre.

3 Nov 2020

Jam, jelly or preserves

As autumn moves into winter we reflect on the transformation of summer’s bounty into food for the long months ahead.

An oil painting, with a rounded top, of a very pale man lying in bed. He is covered by a white sheet up to his neck. A book lies open on a footstool by his bed.

30 Oct 2020

William Beckford (1760–1844): part one

Regional Curator Sarah Beattie continues her series, looking at the lives of some of the Hamilton family and exploring the impact they had on the building, collections and interiors at Brodick Castle. This time she examines the early life of William Beckford.

A black and white photograph of three people dressed in unusual Halloween costumes. The figure on the left wears a long dark skirt, a wool jacket and a mask made from a sheep's face. The figure in the centre has a tight leather mask tied over his face. The figure on the right is almost completely covered by a large, shaggy fleece, and carries a walking cane. All are standing outdoors in a field, with croft houses just visible in the background.

29 Oct 2020

A Hebridean Halloween

The otherworldly magic of a traditional Hebridean Halloween was captured on camera by Margaret Fay Shaw. Enjoy a glimpse of celebrations in the past.

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