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14 May 2019

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.

A large full portrait of a man dressed in tartan with a military jacket. He holds a long sword in one hand and stands before a classical background.
13 May 2019

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.

The water wheel on the side of Preston Mill
13 May 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.

10 May 2019

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.

Glencoe under a stormy sky. A river meanders through a valley between two hills, with some purple heather in the foreground.
8 May 2019

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.

7 May 2019

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.

2 May 2019

Morton Photography Symposium at Broughton House

Read about the fascinating topics that were discussed at the inaugural Morton Photography Symposium at Broughton House.

1 May 2019

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.