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Two women sit at a table in a Georgian drawing room, sewing a blue silk dress that is laid out across a table.
14 Jun 2024

From canvas to silk – making a 1760s sack gown

In the second in our blog series, we find out about how a group of Trust volunteers have made a reproduction 1760s sack gown for our Ramsay and Edinburgh Fashion exhibition at the Georgian House.

An oil portrait of a little girl, sitting in front of a dark background. She wears a dark green dress with light blue sleeves and a red shawl wrapped around her. She has rosy cheeks.
14 Jun 2024

Ramsay comes to Edinburgh

This is the first in a series of stories about the exhibition Ramsay and Edinburgh Fashion, which runs at the Georgian House until 26 November 2024.

A view of a metal suspension bridge spanning a woodland gorge. The platform is made from wooden planks. A path leads up to the bridge, and is fenced either side.
24 May 2024

Happy 150th birthday to Corrieshalloch Gorge bridge

We take a look at the story of engineering heritage at our famous suspension bridge in the Highlands.

Hand holding two small and old metal objects.
17 Apr 2024

New finds at Culloden shed light on intensity of battle

Our archaeologists have found grapeshot and an intriguing buckle at Culloden battlefield.

A view of part of the exterior of Brodick Castle on a cloudy day. A short set of stone steps lead up to a wooden door in a wall, with the main castle to the left.
9 Apr 2024

Drawbridge discovery at Brodick Castle

Evidence indicating that Brodick Castle was protected by an early 17th-century drawbridge has been uncovered.

Actor Sam Heughan sits on a recording studio, with a computer monitor behind him and a microphone in front. His new book is propped up on the desk in front of him, beside an omega-shaped board saying: Love National Trust for Scotland.
15 Mar 2024

Love Scotland podcast – highlights

Listen to our top 5 episodes of the Trust’s podcast, which explore some of the fascinating stories behind our people and places.

A golden statue of a hawk holding a rat in its talons is attached above the entrance to Gladstone’​s Land. Beyond it, the view extends down the Royal Mile, with the spire of St Giles’​ Cathedral clearly silhouetted against the pale blue sky.
12 Mar 2024

Women’s history at Gladstone’s Land: Elsie Maud Inglis

Some of the team at Gladstone’s Land are highlighting five trailblazing women through a series of blog posts that explore their historical influence as well as their connections to this very special property.

An illustration on yellow paper of a man riding an elephant.
20 Dec 2023

Ivory exhibition at Brodie Castle

An exhibition at Brodie Castle will explore historic and contemporary issues around the subject of ivory trade.

A composite image made up of two photos side by side. On the left is a smiling young man with a beard. He is standing on a cliff edge and is holding a pair of binoculars. A rocky beach is far below him. On the right is a photo of a fluffy white seal pup lying on some rocks.
15 Dec 2023

Love Scotland podcast – Season 7

Listen to the seventh season of the Trust’s podcast, which explores some thrilling stories about Scotland’s people and places.