All Stories
Painting a picture with a diary
This is a story of how a minister came to paint two landscapes for Miss Christian Dalrymple of Newhailes, and shows how diary writing can help us paint a more intimate picture of history.
Colonel Gordon goes wild and majestic in Edinburgh
Batoni’s painting features in the Wild and Majestic: Romantic Visions of Scotland exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland from 26 June–10 November 2019.
An update on Preston Mill
Thanks to the donations given through our recent crowdfunder appeal, work has begun to get Preston Mill’s water wheel turning again.
Introducing the Trust’s Honorary Archives Advisor
We’re delighted to welcome the Trust’s new Honorary Archives Advisor, Dr Alison Rosie of the National Register of Archives for Scotland.
Uncover the secrets of Glencoe
Calling all history and archaeology enthusiasts to take part in an exciting dig exposing a site from the Glencoe Massacre.
Abertarff: the little house in the Highlands
Project Manager Katey Boal introduces Abertarff House and gives a hint of what visitors can expect this season.
For The Love of Scotland
Watch our latest For The Love of Scotland video and start planning your next visit today.
Morton Photography Symposium at Broughton House
Read about the fascinating topics that were discussed at the inaugural Morton Photography Symposium at Broughton House.
Stitching the past
A jacket, inspired by an early 17th-century example in Glasgow’s Burrell Collection, makes a stunning addition to the beautiful needlework collection at Culross Palace.