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A view of an avenue of clipped yew trees on either side of a manicured lawn. A stone fountain stands at the centre. Woodland can be seen in the distance.
25 Feb 2018

500 years of Scottish garden history

Gardens, whether large or small, their policies and wider designed landscapes are dynamic works of art.

A ghosted image of a piper in full ceremonial dress is overlaid on a dark photo of Culzean beach, with lightning forking down from the sky.
25 Feb 2018

Scottish ghost stories – witches, murder and folklore (Part 2)

With over 20 haunted castles, palaces and historic houses across Scotland, we’ve got a story for everyone!

A ghosted image of a piper in full ceremonial dress is overlaid on a dark photo of Culzean beach, with lightning forking down from the sky.
25 Feb 2018

Scottish ghost stories – witches, murder and folklore (Part 1)

With over 20 haunted castles, palaces and historic houses across Scotland, we’ve got a story for everyone!

25 Feb 2018

Part V: 50 interesting objects

Explore Part V of our 50 interesting objects.

25 Feb 2018

Part IV: 50 interesting objects

Explore Part IV of our 50 interesting objects.

25 Feb 2018

Part III: 50 interesting objects

Explore Part III of our 50 interesting objects.

A very elaborate and ornate dressing case, filled with ceramic pots and gilt slim cases. Many of the lids are encrusted with red jewels.
24 Feb 2018

Part II: 50 interesting objects

Explore part II of our 50 interesting objects.

24 Feb 2018

Discovering Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites

From the gory victory at Killiecrankie in 1689 to the bloody defeat at the Battle of Culloden in 1746, learn about all the Trust places that are linked to the Jacobites and their campaigns to restore the Stuart monarchy.

24 Feb 2018

Part I: 50 interesting objects

Explore part I of our 50 interesting objects.

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