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A close-up of Culzean Castle seen from the lawn in front.
27 Sept 2017

Exploring Culzean Castle: The Life of Scipio Kennedy (Part 5)

This instalment of our blog series about Scipio Kennedy considers how marriage may have changed his life.

A photographer peers inside an illuminated play pen-like structure in a room in the Hill House. His camera is set up on a tripod nearby.
27 Sept 2017

Mackintosh and the baby’s play pen

A time for reflection as Reveal Team West finish their work at the Hill House.

A view of the play area at RBBM, showing a wooden wagon-like structure in the foreground, and wooden walkways and balancing beams in the background.
26 Sept 2017

Wa-Hey for play – new park opens at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

Inspired by Burns, Scots Wa-Hey is full of fun features, including a Wee Burns Cottage!

Nature in art at the Hill House
20 Sept 2017

Nature in art at the Hill House

Project Reveal Team West have uncovered a work of art hidden in the linen cupboards at the Hill House

A small china plate, a round glass bowl with a pouring lip and a green glass goblet stand in a line on a wooden table.
15 Sept 2017

A tax avoidance scheme?

Discover the real purpose of these curious little glass bowls at Culzean Castle

Robin and his young daughter at the top of Goat Fell, surrounded by a rocky landscape.
14 Sept 2017

Brodick – the Trust site with it all (Part 2)

Travel writer Robin McKelvie took his family to experience all that Brodick has to offer. Catch up on the second part of his fantastic family trip

New Trust treasure coming soon
13 Sept 2017

New Trust treasure coming soon

The Trust will launch its newest addition, the Playful Garden at Brodie Castle later this year.

An oil painting of a formal dinner taking place in a grand dining room. About 20 people are seated around the table, and a piper stands just to the side.
11 Sept 2017

Guest of honour

Delve into the story behind the Dinner at Haddo House painting and discover why prime minister Gladstone’s visit was a huge social event.

A group of people hold a sign between them on a gravel path. Two men in wheelchairs are at the front, and two men stand behind them.
8 Sept 2017

Paralympians launch all-abilities trails at Culzean

Their visit marks the completion of a year-long programme of work worth £2.5 million at the Ayrshire estate.

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