All Stories
Felix Yaniewicz: music and migration in Georgian Edinburgh
Visitors exploring Edinburgh’s New Town may find themselves walking past 84 Great King St, and discover the inscription, ‘Felix Yaniewicz, Polish composer and musician, co-founder of First Edinburgh Music Festival, lived and died here 1823–1848’.
Weaving a floral tapestry at Pitmedden Garden
Here’s a guide to some of the plants you’ll see in our new floristic meadow at Pitmedden Garden in Aberdeenshire.
How we’re supporting young people’s resilience and wellbeing
A festival at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum will help children build resilience skills this June.
From the edge of the world 2022 – part 4
Perfectly timed for Invasive Species Week 2022, in her latest blog our St Kilda ranger talks about some of the biosecurity work taking place to protect these very special islands.
Generations of wallpaper at Moirlanich Longhouse
Discover a world of wallpaper at Moirlanich Longhouse. The many layers of pattern in this tiny cottage record the popularity and practicality of wall coverings across several generations.
The Great Eight at the Tenement House
Ana Sanchez, Visitor Services Manager at the Tenement House, tells us about some of the things that she loves at this place.
The thistle – Scotland’s national flower
The thistle is the flower of Scotland and one of its most recognisable symbols. Since King Alexander III, it has been Scotland’s national emblem.
Inspiring a love for history in the next generation
Our Learning Facilitator at Bannockburn tells why she finds her role so rewarding, as she shares stories of Scotland’s past with school children.
Why we love Culross Palace
Join members of our team at Culross as they share some of the things they love most about this special place.