For a castle that owes much to the dowry of one woman – Lady Amelia Stanley in the 18th Century – and its fortune to the hard work of generations of strong women, it’s fitting that the reopening of Blair Castle and grounds on 28th April will be led by another woman
History
Culloden’s 275th commemoration events move online
The National Trust for Scotland has shared its plans to reveal some of the latest historical and archaeological research to mark the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden at a series of online events on Saturday 17 April
The ones that got away: Robert Burns’ love life explored
We remember the women who became muses to Scotland’s national bard and consider whether Rabbie Burns was more of a rascal or romantic at heart
Myth & legend: The Maiden of Castle Gloom
High in the Ochil Hills above the Clackmannanshire town of Dollar, on a narrow isthmus between two deep rocky gorges, stands Castle Campbell, originally known as Castle Gloom, which has links to a local legend
An armchair tour of Scone Palace
Come with us on an armchair tour of this splendid stately home whose grounds include the ancient coronation site of Scotland’s kings
Bonnie Prince Charlie’s 300th anniversary tour
To mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of Bonnie Prince Charlie, we take a tour of the places linked to his heroic but ultimately failed rising
Sir Sean Connery: James Bond legend and Scottish great
We reflect on Sir Sean Connery’s Scottish roots following his death, aged 90 years old, on 31st October 2020
Heroes of Scotland: Interview with Sir Andy Murray
Tennis champion Sir Andy Murray is one of Scotland’s best-known international sports stars. He tells us about his hometown, Dunblane, and where in Scotland features on his travel bucket list
To the manor born: Thirlestane Castle
Edward Maitland-Carew, descendant of one of Scotland’s most politically powerful families, welcomes us onto his grand family estate
A murder most royal: Was James IV’s mistress poisoned?
The suspicious death of Margaret Drummond, King James IV’s mistress, paved the way for a Thistle and a Rose union
