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A close-up of an oval portrait of the head and shoulders of Robert Burns. He is shown standing against a natural backdrop.
28 Mar 2025

Theatre production brings Burns to life

We are collaborating with theatremaker James Clements on a new theatrical production inspired by Robert Burns.

A gold ring with an opal-like stone set in the front is displayed on a black mat. It has engraved sections around the band.
19 Mar 2025

Hugh Miller heirloom found on South African beach

A long-lost mourning ring is set to go on display at Hugh Miller’s Birthplace Cottage & Museum for the first time.

Duncan Chisholm plays the Gregg fiddle in front of a bust sculpture and two columns.
4 Mar 2025

Carnegie Hall debut for the Gregg fiddle

We are partnering with Hoolie in New York as the Gregg fiddle makes its Carnegie Hall debut.

A collage of images showing people recording plants
4 Mar 2025

The PLANTS project: 8 outcomes – the final blog

The PLANTS project celebrates three years of cataloguing Scotland’s historic gardens, laying a foundation for future stewardship and conservation efforts.

A framed tapestry of a group of people in period dress in a room.
27 Feb 2025

Embellishing a story

Research into an intriguing embroidered picture at Leith Hall uncovers new connections and meaning.

Woman in pink top with back to viewer is holding a torch and showing a younger woman and man a large 17th tapestry that is hanging on a wall to the left of the image.
14 Feb 2025

Conservation journeys at Falkland Palace 

Investigatory works to determine the scope of known issues within the building fabric of Falkland Palace will ultimately lead to a project of remediation works, which has meant vulnerable collections have had to be removed to allow access.

Standing in the woodland garden of Brodick Castle and looking out to sea, just visible between the very tall trees!
3 Feb 2025

The PLANTS project: three west coast gardens

Discover some of the unusual plants thriving in our west coast gardens at Arduaine, Brodick and Crarae.

A close-up of an oval portrait of the head and shoulders of Robert Burns. He is shown standing against a natural backdrop.
24 Jan 2025

Letters, locks and socks: the top relics of Burns’s life

Here are the five items in our online Robert Burns Collection that have most captured the people’s attention.

Castle Fraser on a sunny winter's day with a dusting of snow.

Christmas at Castle Fraser

The decorations at Castle Fraser are made with plants grown in the castle garden, then cut and dried in time for Christmas. Enjoy this festive celebration of the garden inside the castle.