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Andrew Burnet from our Interpretation Team takes a behind-the-scenes look at our work to add interpretation to sites affected by our high level masonry inspections.
As our largest re-enactment event, Celebration of the Centuries, makes a triumphant return to Fort George on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August, we thought we’d share a preview of what and who to expect at the event. Get planning a day out that will go down in history.
Our Director of Operations, Craig Mearns, gives us a behind the scenes look at the biggest conservation challenge facing Scotland’s historic buildings.
Sir Walter Scott’s ballads from the Scottish Borders include heroic adventures and fairy folklore. At atmospheric Smailholm Tower, an amazing collection of dolls brings these tales to life.
In the summer of 1548, a small Scottish town became the focus of an enormous power struggle. We explore the story of the Siege of Haddington.
With not one but two Spectacular Jousting tournaments coming up this summer, we are delighted to introduce to you the brave knights who will be clashing lances at Linlithgow Palace and Caerlaverock Castle. Who will you be cheering for?
Head into the archives to discover the true story which inspired ‘Whisky Galore’ and go behind the scenes of a comedic cinema classic.
June marks the passing of the Witchcraft Act of 1563. The Act resulted in a century and a half of witch hunts throughout Scotland. Thousands of people died as the Witchcraft Act called for the death penalty for all offences. Not much is known about the fate of accused witches, but these are some of the stories of the people who were charged under the Witchcraft Act.
Kilmartin Glen is steeped in history. It’s a fascinating – and beautiful – place to explore by bike! Join us for a cycle through Kilmartin Glen in this blog.
We take a royal trip into the archives and look back on the Queen’s Silver Jubilee visit to Edinburgh in May 1977.