All Stories
Reading the room
A journey through some of the pictures in our collections demonstrates how these images can be used to help us display the interiors of our properties today.
A slice of food history at the Hill House
Explore the meals and menus of the Blackie family, who moved into the Hill House at the most interesting and rapidly changing period in British food history.
A day in the life of a ... Regional Conservator
Lesley Scott talks about her wide-ranging daily duties as Conservation Advisor for Edinburgh and East.
Putting Kellie Castle to bed
Ever wondered what happens at our places over the winter? Join our collections team at Kellie Castle for a behind-the-scenes glance.
A grand silk dress at House of Dun
Join our curator and conservator for a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the work involved in displaying this stunning gown at House of Dun.
Hannah Lorimer and the pursuit of education
The next in our series of articles by university students is a story about a determined 19th-century woman, who spent her life in the pursuit of knowledge.
Tartan: exploring Scottish identity in art
From ancient Scottish clansmen fighting the Jacobite cause, to the 21st-century landowner, tartan symbolises complex political associations and cultural identity at home and abroad.
Brodie Castle – the community during wartime
The family who lived at Brodie Castle and the estate workers served in several wars. Find out more about some of their stories.
Your donations at work
Take a look at how your donations are helping us protect Scotland’s heritage.