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14 Dec 2021

Artists announced for Burns Big Night In 2022

We’re delighted to confirm the performers who’ll be making our online Burns celebration even bigger and better for 2022.

A smiling woman wearing a navy fleece jacket stands beside a water wheel at the side of an old mill building.
14 Dec 2021

A day in the life of a ... Regional Conservator

Lesley Scott talks about her wide-ranging daily duties as Conservation Advisor for Edinburgh and East.

A white fluffy seal pup lies near its grey mother on a stony beach.
13 Dec 2021

Seal pups at St Abb’s Head

Our ranger tells us a little more about our important work with the seal colony at St Abb’s Head NNR.

Items of furniture including armchairs, cabinets and smaller ornaments are covered with white dust sheets or tissue paper in a grand castle drawing room.
9 Dec 2021

Putting Kellie Castle to bed

Ever wondered what happens at our places over the winter? Join our collections team at Kellie Castle for a behind-the-scenes glance.

Scottish Christmas traditions

’Tis the season to be jolly! If you’re celebrating Christmas or Hogmanay in Scotland this year, there are lots of seasonal Scottish traditions that you can take part in – some of them old, some of them new.

A white, square, paper calendar is held by a bulldog clip at the top and displayed against a red background. It has a hessian tie around the bottom. The front cover says: This year 2022 will be a good year. At the bottom of the page it says: A calendar to grow with you - printed on seeded paper to plant and grow.
2 Dec 2021

Green gifts for the festive season

Take a look at our beautiful selection of gifts that are sure to make your loved ones AND the planet happy.

A white fluffy seal pup lies near its grey mother on a stony beach.
2 Dec 2021

The aftermath of Storm Arwen

After a weekend of wild weather at the end of November, we assess the damage done by Storm Arwen at our places across Scotland.

1 Dec 2021

A grand silk dress at House of Dun

Join our curator and conservator for a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the work involved in displaying this stunning gown at House of Dun.

A lady with long blonde hair sits in Burns Cottage beside a wooden table with books and whisky on it. She wears a red tartan dress.
30 Nov 2021

Burns countdown begins

Take part in Burns Big Night In 2022 with your rendition of ‘To a Mouse’.