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Featuring dockers, Hibees and elephants in libraries, we head into the archives to take a nostalgic look at life in Leith during the 20th century.
After the death of the 5th Earl of Huntly, some strange events took place at Huntly Castle. Rachel Pickering, from our Cultural Resources Team, examines the history behind the haunting.
This Scottish Archaeology Month, we take a look at the objects that have been found at the historic sites we care for and what they tell us about Scotland’s past. Join us as we unearth our archaeological collections!
Did you know that you can take your canine companion to most of the historic sites we manage? Discerning doggos share their favourite dog-friendly sites.
Lucky escapes, unexpected arrivals and dramatic discoveries: storms have had a big impact on Scotland’s history.
It’s astounding! Time is fleeting and we’ve got evidence in the HES archives to prove it. Listen closely as Rosie, one of our Archives Officers, takes us on a time travelling trip through Scotland then and now.
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
Discover the tumultuous history of Lochleven Castle, one of Scotland’s most stunning ruins with a past filled with family feuds, imprisonment and escape.
With a history of home education, Bryony Donnelly gives her insider’s view on how to make the most of your time and our learning resources
From James VI and I to Jackie Kay, come on a journey with us as we explore a timeline of LGBT+ history in Scotland using archives and research.