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A large painting by Alexander Goudie depicting a scene from Burns’s poem Tam o’ Shanter. A man rides a frightened white horse, chased by a crowd of demonic figures.
1 Nov 2018

Through thick and thin: interpreting Tam o’ Shanter in Alloway

Discover how RBBM celebrates the story of Burns’s greatest poem.

A rowing boat rests on a grassy low cliff-top, with the shore seen in the background. The rowing boat looks old, with white flaking paint and a blue rim. Another boat can be seen behind it.
29 Oct 2018

A fair wind for Fair Isle

We’re supporting community renewable energy projects on Fair Isle, Canna and Iona.

A small group of people work at repairing a mountain path. The man in the foreground is digging a space to add large rocks. There is snow on the hillside surrounding the narrow path.
29 Oct 2018

Creating pathways to recovery

We’re taking bold new steps to protect our mountains by repairing the 245 miles of paths at our upland places.

A man stands beside a small, gilt-framed portrait of Robert Burns, displayed on a black wall.
29 Oct 2018

Rediscovering Scots

We’re demonstrating our commitment to the Scots language, by appointing a resident Scriever to keep the mither tongue alive.

Three children in orange t-shirts stand around a toy cardboard coffin, sticking their hands through small holes cut in the top to try and feel what's inside.
19 Oct 2018

Celebrating Scotland’s Halloween heritage

In 2018 we’re sharing Scotland’s Halloween traditions and stories with events all over the country.

A group of people stand on a grassy path, looking towards some very jagged and tall mountains.
10 Oct 2018

Walking in Wester Ross

Walktober is a series of walking events in Wester Ross.

10 Oct 2018

A tale of five sisters

A photograph taken by Margaret Fay Shaw in 1937 led us to a strange destination, and an even stranger story.

10 Oct 2018

Around the world in 100 years

We leave the Hebrides and explore images from Margaret Fay Shaw’s (1903–2004) travels across the globe.

A photo of Fyvie Castle at night. A full moon rises behind the towers. At the top of the castle, one room is lit red. A ghostly figure can be seen standing at the window.

Spooky stories

Staff from across the Trust tell us about eerie encounters with ghosts at their properties.

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