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A symmetrical, Georgian-style large country house stands at the top of an immaculate lawn, with large yew trees to either side. It is a sunny day with fluffy white clouds across a blue sky.
6 Oct 2020

Changing history

We’re embarking on a new project that will explore the role that the slave trade played in the histories of Scotland and some of the Trust’s most-loved properties.

A man in a bright red t-shirt with a runner's number pinned to the front stands on a grassy area in front of the sea. In one hand he holds an omega-shaped board that says Love; he's giving a thumbs up sign with his other hand.
5 Oct 2020

Going the extra mile

Trust Director Mark Bishop ran the Virtual London Marathon to support the Save Our Scotland appeal.

A boy is writing on some paper on top of a wall. There is an empty plastic 2 litre drinks bottle in front of him.

How to make your own rain gauge

We’ve taken inspiration from our amazing places to create fun outdoor projects for families to try at home.

Moody image of Glencoe, with clouds over the mountain tops. In the foreground, on the hillside, are stones set out to spell SOS.
2 Oct 2020

Supporters from across the globe rally to help our charity

Thank you all for your support as our Save Our Scotland appeal total continues to climb.

A photograph of a dark corner of an old kitchen. A wooden armchair sits beside a stone fireplace with various pots and pans beside it. Utensils hang on the wall behind the chair.
2 Oct 2020

Scent at Gladstone’s Land

Last year, scent designer Clara Weale took a participatory approach with a ‘smell intervention’ at Gladstone’s Land.

A view of Brodick Castle from the entrance path, on a clear sunny day. Mountains with clouds hovering above can be seen in the distance. In the foreground grow two red hot poker plants.
1 Oct 2020

Highlight plants at Brodick Castle Garden this October

As the season changes and the colours of autumn engulf the woodland, there’s still plenty to see and enjoy in a visit to the garden.

A blue silk dress with a floral pattern hangs from a padded coat hanger in front of a plain grey background. The short sleeves are finished with lace wide cuffs, and the bodice opens slightly at the front.
1 Oct 2020

The tale of a silk dress: part 1 – A journey from Canton to Montrose

Read our first entry in the imagined diary of a blue silk dress, now in our collection at House of Dun.

A small, silver-mounted coconut shell ladle with a black painted wooden handle is displayed against a plain grey background, resting its handle on a perspex holder.
1 Oct 2020

Collections diaries – from St Kitts to the Georgian House, Edinburgh

The regional curator for Edinburgh and East shares her recent research into one object, found quite by accident during documentation work.

A portrait oil painting of an older man seated on a wooden chair, with his legs crossed. He wears a formal military-style uniform with a dark jacket with a very high collar, and a blue sash across his body. He also wears a black and red cape over his shoulders, which falls behind him.
30 Sept 2020

Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton (1767–1852)

Join Regional Curator Sarah Beattie over the next few months as she looks at the lives of some of the Hamilton family, and explores the impact they had on the building, collections and interiors at Brodick Castle.

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