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Like many of us, Archives Officer Rosie Thorp has picked up a new hobby while staying home during these uncertain times. Enthused with her new-found pastime, she’s investigating the history of knitting in Scotland through our archives.
Digital Documentation Manager Lyn Wilson explains how and why we’re digitally documenting Scotland’s history with the Rae Project.
Join us for a cocktail making class with some spectacular whiskies and gins from around Scotland.
What is Postmodern Architecture and why do people love it? Diane Watters uncovers some of Scotland’s most innovative designs.
For National Gardening Week, go behind-the-scenes with Head Gardener Kenny Steven to discover the work that goes into keeping the gardens of Holyrood Palace so special.
If you’ve ever visited Smailholm Tower, it’s likely that you encountered these little dolls, depicting scenes from Sir Walter Scott’s works. Uncover the artist behind of one of our more unusual collections.
Did you know your old holiday snaps could help us look after heritage sites? Dust off that photo album and plug in that external hard drive as we tell you about Monument Monitor!
Dr Matthew Hammond of King’s College London explores the network of nobles who, 700 years ago, added their names to the Declaration of Arbroath, calling for Scotland to be recognised as an independent nation.
Some 370 years ago, Dirleton Castle became a prison for women accused of the crime of witchcraft. Morvern French explores the fate of the Dirleton witches.
Dympna McKenna, Sales & Marketing Manager at Carlowrie Castle recounts the story of Isobel Wylie Hutchison, the ‘quiet explorer’ recently honoured in our Commemorative Plaque Scheme.