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The inside of an art gallery with a wooden parquet floor. Brightly coloured paintings accompanied by a mix of delicately coloured and black and white photos are visible on the white walls.
21 Jan 2021

E. A. Hornel: From Camera to Canvas – events

Although our fantastic exhibition is closed, you can still experience it and our collections through the online exhibition events programme.

An oil portrait of a young woman sitting at a piano. She wears a silk red dress with a fitted bodice and wide skirt. Her hair is arranged in ringlets. Sheet music stands on the front of the piano.
21 Jan 2021

Susan, Duchess of Hamilton (1786–1859)

Join Regional Curator Sarah Beattie as she continues to explore the lives of the Hamilton family and the impact they had on the building, collections and interiors at Brodick Castle.

A view of the exterior of Burns Cottage, a single-storey long cottage with white stone walls and a thatched roof. A road passes directly in front of it. The sky is a bright blue behind.
20 Jan 2021

The first Burns Supper

Five years after he died, nine of Robert Burns’s close friends got together to remember him. They didn’t know it at the time, but this was the first Burns Supper.

An exterior view of Fyvie Castle, seen from the lawn. Tall trees frame the image either side.
19 Jan 2021

Facing Our Past at Fyvie Castle

As part of our Facing Our Past project, we take a look at the Forbes-Leith family and their American connections.

Chris Beardshaw stands in a garden, smiling at the camera with his arms folded in front of him. He wears a bright blue woolly jumper, with a half zip.
15 Jan 2021

Redeveloping the Great Garden at Pitmedden

Working with the landscape architect and Beechgrove Garden presenter Chris Beardshaw, we’re reinterpreting the classic parterre garden for the modern world.

A white thatched cottage stands on the side of a road with a blue sky background.
15 Jan 2021

What links Scotland’s National Bard to Bob Dylan?

Find out more about the connections between Robert Burns and one of America’s most famous songwriters.

A little sparrow-sized bird perches on the end of a wooden twig, against a bright green background. It has an orange chest and white brown stripes on its face.
14 Jan 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Goatfell

The wildest and highest parts of Arran are also home to an incredible range of amazing wildlife, including a number of Scotland’s most iconic species.

A peregrine falcon stands on a mossy ledge at Grey Mare’s Tail, looking directly at the camera. It has a hooked beak with a sharp point, and large yellow feet with sharp talons. - copyright Richard Clarkson
14 Jan 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Grey Mare’s Tail

Grey Mare’s Tail is one of the most spectacular landmarks in southern Scotland. As you venture through this hanging valley, a wealth of wildlife species are revealed.

A small brown bird, with an orange tummy, stands in a field. It has a striking white line over its black eye.
14 Jan 2021

Wildlife spotter’s guide: Mar Lodge Estate

Britain’s largest National Nature Reserve is truly a wildlife wonderland, home to many of Scotland’s most iconic species.