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A close-up of the top half of an old whisky stoneware jar. It is very shiny and a mustard-yellow in colour. There are a couple of chips in the top spout. Printed on it is the following text: 167 Chivas Brothers. Scotch Whisky Merchants Aberdeen. 5.
26 Apr 2021

Kegs, cases and jars: a moving tale

Once distilled, whisky had to be moved or stored. There was a marked difference in this process between the legal and illicit trade.

A portrait of a young Georgian woman, seated beneath a tree with a tall mountain on the backdrop. She wears a long white dress with a blue shawl, and holds a red ribbon in her hands. She is wearing several bracelets, one of which has a small portrait framed on it. She is looking to the side, with a slightly wistful expression on her face.
31 Mar 2021

Princess Marie of Baden (1817–88)

Join Regional Curator Sarah Beattie for the latest post looking at the lives of the Hamilton family and the impact they had on the building, collections and interiors at Brodick Castle.

A close-up of a silver dial on a clock face. It features two circles, one numbered for minutes and the other for hours. It is engraved with the maker's name: Willm Hardy.
26 Mar 2021

Time stands still

How do you preserve a masterpiece of time? Find out more about the evolution of the longcase clock, one of the most complex machines before the 19th century.

A gravel driveway leading to a grand Palladian mansion, Haddo House. Large stone urns with pink flowers in them stand either side of the driveway on immaculate green lawns.
24 Mar 2021

An eventful honeymoon: Lord and Lady Aberdeen of Haddo House

As part of our Facing Our Past project, we take a look at Lord and Lady Aberdeen and their links to Egypt.

A black and white photograph of a young Margaret Fay Shaw sitting in a field. She looks directly to the camera with a rather stern expression. On the ground beside her lies a string bag, a waterproof coat and a walking stick.
19 Mar 2021

Made of Pittsburgh steel – Margaret Fay Shaw’s Pennsylvanian roots

Explore the history of Margaret Fay Shaw, who was born in Pittsburgh in the USA but became a Hebridean folklore heroine.

A view of the entrance to Robert Burns Birthplace Museum at the end of the day. An orange glow comes from the lit shop inside. The museum has a triangular wooden porch covering and drystone-effect walls. Parking spaces can be seen in the foreground.
9 Mar 2021

The Great Eight at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Caroline Smith, Operations Manager at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, tells us about some of her favourite things to look out for at the property.

An old, metal, cage-like helmet structure is displayed against a plain grey background. It has a band that goes across the top of the head, a metal collar and a protruding part where the mouth would sit.
8 Mar 2021

Hold yer tongue

To mark International Women’s Day, we look at a scold’s bridle in our collection at Craigievar Castle, examining its original purpose and its enduring legacy.

An oil painting of a rowing boat moored at the side of a loch. It is sunset. There are mountains on the far side of the loch. Reeds and long grass grow along the banks.
4 Mar 2021

Relaxing Trust landscapes

Listen to a relaxing description of three beautiful landscape paintings in our care.

An embroidered bedspread on a single bed. The design includes Mackintosh-style roses.
2 Mar 2021

Jane Younger and art

To mark Women’s History Month, we take a closer look at Jane Younger, sister of Anna Blackie of the Hill House, Helensburgh.

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