All Stories
Jane Pirie: a complex woman connecting 19th-century Edinburgh
To mark Pride Month, Indigo Dunphy-Smith, Visitor Services Assistant at the Georgian House and co-chair of the Trust’s staff and volunteer Pride Network, delves into the life of Jane Pirie, an early 19th-century woman in Edinburgh.
From canvas to silk – making a 1760s sack gown
In the second in our blog series, we find out about how a group of Trust volunteers have made a reproduction 1760s sack gown for our Ramsay and Edinburgh Fashion exhibition at the Georgian House.
Why we love Falkland Palace & Garden
Members of our team share how the layers of history and beautiful garden make this a special place to inspire people of all ages.
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2024
Volunteers’ Week takes place from 3–9 June. This year, the campaign has a specific theme to focus on the spirit of appreciation and recognition, marking an incredible milestone of 40 years of Volunteers’ Week in the UK.
Caring for industrial collections, part 4: dynamic reflections on a year’s work at Smail’s
In the final instalment of our four-part series, we reflect on our Bute Intern’s year spent undertaking preventive conservation at Robert Smail’s Printing Works.
Malleny glasshouses renewed in major conservation projects
Loved by gardeners and visitors alike, the Malleny Garden glasshouses have been brought back into use by the Trust.
From the edge of the world 2024 – part 1
Our St Kilda ranger team blog returns for a new season, sharing stories about living in the most remote Trust place.
Why we love Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Hear from members of our amazing team at RBBM, who share some of the reasons why they love this very special place.
Why we love Alloa Tower
Meet members of the Alloa Tower team who share some of the things they love most about this surprising 15th-century tower house.