All Stories
Was there a Jamaican man at the Battle of Culloden?
As part of Black History Month in October 2020 we took a closer look at an embroidered picture on display in the visitor centre at Culloden, which was thought to depict a West Indian man on the Jacobite side at the battle of Culloden in 1746.
The tale of a silk dress: part 2
Read the next entry in our imagined diary of a beautiful silk dress, as she continues her account of her exciting travels, leading to her final destination.
The tale of a silk dress: part 1 – A journey from Canton to Montrose
Read our first entry in the imagined diary of a blue silk dress, now in our collection at House of Dun.
Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton (1767–1852)
Join Regional Curator Sarah Beattie over the next few months as she looks at the lives of some of the Hamilton family, and explores the impact they had on the building, collections and interiors at Brodick Castle.
Sex and scandal at Gladstone’s Land
Behind the historical facade of Gladstone’s Land lies a scandalous past.
Anne, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton (1631–1716)
Join Regional Curator Sarah Beattie over the next few months as she looks at the lives of some of the Hamilton family and explores the impact they had on the building, collections and interiors at Brodick Castle.
Newhailes: designed for relaxation
Designed 300 years ago, the land around Newhailes offers woodland and parkland walks and contains some hidden archaeological treasures.
St Kilda mailboat’s epic journey
A very special delivery has been made in the week of the 90th anniversary of the evacuation of St Kilda.