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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

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 black and white photo of a white plastic box filled with rolled-up prints, wrapped in plastic. They look quite like large sausages.

8 Sept 2017

What’s in the box?

Down in the depths of Newhailes a treasure trove of prints has been discovered in an unassuming plastic box.

A close-up of the top half of a wooden longcase clock, standing in front of a plain wall next to a framed picture of some flowers.

1 Sept 2017

What’s the time, Major Keith?

The Project Reveal team in the North East investigate a clock at Pitmedden.

A black and white photograph, in the style of an album cover! It features four people in a row, standing at various distances from the camera. The lady on the left holds a piece of paper, the man next to her pulls on a rubber glove, the next lady holds up a small object to better inspect it, and the man on the right stands with his arms folded.

25 Aug 2017

The Teams Revealed

With the Project Reveal teams now settled at their various regional bases, we thought this would be a good time to introduce them.

A close-up of the base on an old upright hoover, labelled with a metal triangular plate.

17 Aug 2017

It BEATS – as it Sweeps – as it Cleans

The Project Reveal West Team discovers the beauty of cleaning 1930s style, with an art deco Hoover.

A man stands in front of a large painting and uses a tool to carefully clean the canvas.

11 Aug 2017

Paintings undergoing conservation

Three large 17th-century Dutch paintings from Hill of Tarvit are being cleaned at a conservation studio. One painting is complete and the results are impressive.

A glass vessel, shaped like a pig, stands on a polished round wooden table beside some thick glass goblets. A large sash window lets in light in the background.

8 Aug 2017

The two little gin pigs of Brodie Castle

The Project Reveal Team at Brodie Castle delve into the history of gin – all in the name of research!