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Between the coronavirus pandemic, enforced social distancing and a lockdown, we’re all looking for ways to boost our mental and physical fitness. Could spending time with Scotland’s history help?
Looking after a collection of over 38,000 historic objects is a challenge at the best of times, but what about during a pandemic? Collections Access Manager Lynsey Haworth takes us behind the scenes.
In an exclusive extract from her new book, historian Fiona Watson introduces us to the real Macbeth, Mary Queen of Scots and Sir Walter Scott.
Lucky escapes, unexpected arrivals and dramatic discoveries: storms have had a big impact on Scotland’s history.
Wondering what it takes to reopen over 200 Historic Scotland sites following the UK Lockdown? Get the 101 on reopening in this post!
You and your family can now grab a well-earned change of scenery at a selection of our safe and secure sites. It might be the perfect place to get away from it all, enjoy the fresh air and get some historic head-space.
Collections Access Manager Lynsey Haworth shares five fascinating objects to be found at 99 Kirkgate, Leith, better known as Trinity House.
What is the role of myths in history? Why should we care about them? In this blog we look at some common ‘myth-conceptions’ with Cultural Resources Advisor Dr Laura Harrison
We’ve brought together some of our favourite resources to help you plan a virtual visit to Iona Abbey.
Immerse yourself in history from home by exploring our interactive 3D models of towers, tombs, brochs and standing stones!