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A close-up of a branch on a Christmas tree with three red baubles. The baubles have gold stars and swirls painted on them. Twinkling lights are in the background.
16 Dec 2020

A Canna Christmas

Join Canna archivist Fiona Mackenzie at her fireside in Canna House for a special insight into Christmas in the Hebrides.

A tray of gold-coloured coins of varying sizes. They are linked by a thin blue ribbon.
16 Dec 2020

Collections Diaries – Princess Marie’s Napoleonic coins and medals at Brodick Castle

Discover how we’re protecting and promoting an internationally important collection of coins and medals from Brodick Castle, previously owned by Princess Marie of Baden.

Detail from an ornate clock face
9 Dec 2020

High Water at Glasgow Bridge

In conjunction with our Facing Our Past project, a unique clock at Pollok House provides a clue to the 18th-century commercial interests of the Maxwell family.

Black and white photograph of a large, hairy ram in a field with a stone wall behind.
7 Dec 2020

Written in the stars

Explore the astrological signs through objects from our historical collections!

Old stamped envelopes are laid across a table on top of a tablecloth. A plate of drop scones and a teacup can be seen just behind them.
3 Dec 2020

The past in the post

Agnes Toward, of the Tenement House, held onto many letters throughout her life, from which we can learn about bygone eras.

Delicately coloured photo of a Japanese lady playing a shamisen in front of a screen decorated with cherry blossom.
2 Dec 2020

What’s Up with Hornel

An exhibition at Edinburgh City Art Centre called E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas is very interesting and doesn’t take long to see.

A crumpled red poppy, made from material, with HAIGS FUND on the central button.

Tokens of remembrance

November is a month for remembrance, both privately and publicly. Curator Emma Inglis uncovers the physical tokens of remembrance in our collections – those personal or public objects that honour and remember the dead.

The white bedroom in the Hill House, with a white double bed seen in the centre. Two silk hangings are displayed either side of the headboard, featuring two thin ladies in purple and pinks.
26 Nov 2020

The Great Eight at the Hill House

Rachel Thompson, Visitor Services Manager at the Hill House, tells us about her favourite parts of the property.

Artist's palette with lots of different coloured paint stuck to it.

Famous Scottish artists (and where to find them)

Discover some of our favourite Scottish artists and find out where you can see their work in its ‘natural habitat’.