To celebrate National Maintenance Week (11-17 November) and the vital role our buildings team plays in conserving our built ...

Textiles are fascinating and delicate objects. In the last of the Ramsay exhibition blogs, we explore the risks and ...

We are re-thatching the roof of the Bachelors’ Club, the site of Robert Burns’s social club in the 18th century.

Endangered mountain trees and shrubs are making a comeback in Scotland, a study by the University of Stirling has shown.

Prunus padus is commonly known as bird cherry. Prunus is the Latinised form of the Greek word meaning plum, and padus is the ...

A promising increase in the corncrake population has been recorded on Canna, after years of low numbers on the island – an important step forward in the conservation of this endangered bird.

A group of primary schoolchildren from Ayr have created a new guided walk at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and Cottage ...

We share a couple of ideas for plants that are easy to grow yourself, and some delicious recipes that use them.

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum offers a truly unique encounter with Scotland’s favourite son. Robert Burns is Scotland’s National Bard, and his poetry and songs are known and loved the world over. But ...

Gardens, woodland, waterfalls and a castle packed with treasures make this a must-visit on Arran Visit this grand baronial castle and estate for the perfect family day out on the Isle of Arran. Enjoy ...

Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies from Head Chef, Ivor Clark at Newhailes. Dark, milk, and white chocolate blend perfectly to ...

Combining traditional tools and cutting-edge technology, archaeologists and volunteers have begun a remarkable dig at ...