All Stories
Meeting the new PLANTS project team
An introduction to the new PLANTS project team for our places across Edinburgh and the East, recruited in April 2023.
Preparing frames and prints for Raeburn’s Edinburgh
Regional Conservator Lesley Scott talks about the opportunity the exhibition at the Georgian House gave her to involve and train staff, volunteers, and our Bute Icon intern in the conservation of nine framed engravings.
Why we love Weaver’s Cottage
Our inspirational team share some of the many reasons why they love working at this atmospheric cottage near Paisley.
From Carnegie Hall to Canna – a collection of programmes
We take a look at Margaret Fay Shaw’s collection of programmes and playbills, from 1920 to 2004, that tell the incredible story of her musical and travelling life.
Three favourite summer plants for the senses
Are your garden plants a treat for sight, touch and smell? In this PLANTS project blog, Valeria Soddu (PLANTS Inventory Officer) picks three plants to engage your senses.
Digging deep into the condition of the Hill House
Research into the condition of the walls at the Hill House allows for cautious optimism, but the clock is still ticking on Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s masterpiece.
Bringing Raeburn to Edinburgh
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the exhibition Edinburgh’s Raeburn, on display at the Georgian House until 26 November 2023.
The PLANTS project: initial findings
Project Manager Dr Colin McDowall shares some initial findings from the PLANTS project after its first year.
Bringing Back the Binns: Meet the Regional Curator
Our Regional Curator has chosen 10 items from the House of the Binns collection to illustrate why our recent conservation project is so important.