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Three people stand beside an interpretation board in front of Burns Monument.
22 Jul 2019

Burns Monument reopens after restoration

Burns Monument in Alloway was rededicated with a ceremony on Sunday 21 July 2019, on the anniversary of the poet’s death.

Two men hold an osprey chick while kneeling on the grass. They are fitting a blue ring to one of its legs.
18 Jul 2019

Great news for osprey conservation

David Thomson, Estate Supervisor at Threave, talks about the Trust’s role in protecting ospreys.

A miniature portrait of Mrs Jean Dempster. Her hair is elaborately curled on top of her head, and she wears a blue bow at the front of her dress.
18 Jul 2019

The missing miniature: finding Jean Dempster – Newhailes

Exploring the stories of women and girls preserved in our historical collections in the east of Scotland.

A watercolour of Hannah Lorimer, shown sitting in a chair and embroidering a large red bedcover. This is spread over her knees and falls onto the floor.
18 Jul 2019

The lost Lorimer: rediscovering the extraordinary life of Hannah Lorimer – Kellie Castle

Exploring the stories of women and girls preserved in our historical collections in the east of Scotland.

An etching of a group of men in a tavern. The men are grouped around the table in a state of drunkenness. One is vomiting, and one has collapsed to the floor.
18 Jul 2019

The invisible taverner: the hidden history of Issobel Johnstone – Gladstone’s Land

Exploring the stories of women and girls preserved in our historical collections in the east of Scotland.

18 Jul 2019

Discover what Billy Boyd loves about Culzean Castle

Scottish-born star of Lord of the Rings, Billy Boyd, is the latest celebrity to offer their support to the National Trust for Scotland.

17 Jul 2019

Call for Papers: Second Morton Photography Symposium at Glasgow Women’s Library

‘Ways of Seeing’: Women and Photography in Scotland

A man holds out before him a newly created mailboat, standing on the pier at St Kilda.
16 Jul 2019

From the edge of the world: part 7

Our new blog from St Kilda reveals what it’s like to spend a season working here.

16 Jul 2019

A Grey Mare’s Tale

Hard work? Fun? Volunteer Stuart tells us all about his experiences on his first Thistle Camp!

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