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http://www.nts.org.uk 16-02-2009 12:49:59
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Mary, Queen of Scots is arguably the most famous monarch in Scotland's history, remaining a figure of global intrigue even in death. But why has her legacy been pored over for centuries?
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Stunning evening light in Glen Quoich tonight nicely highlighting the advancing natural tree regeneration.
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National Trust for Scotland archaeologists have found an intriguing buckle at Culloden Battlefield, believed to be the shoe buckle of Donald Cameron of Lochiel – who was wounded with grapeshot in both ankles. > brnw.ch/21wITFZ
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#OnThisDay in 1746 was the Battle of Culloden – one of the most harrowing battles in history, it marked a tragic end for the Jacobite Rising. In less than an hour, 1,600 men were slain; 1,500 of them Jacobites. > brnw.ch/21wIRlu
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Robert Burns academics and enthusiasts can now engage with artefacts related to the celebrated poet as never before! 2,500+ items from our internationally important collections are available to explore from our new portal. > brnw.ch/21wIP28
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This bizarre fruit-inspired building is equal parts strange and beautiful. It was built as a summerhouse for the Earl of Dunmore in 1761 – a time when pineapples were considered one of the most exotic foods in Scotland.
📍 The Pineapple, Airth
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There's been a drawbridge discovery at Brodick Castle! 🏰 A programme of conservation work has uncovered evidence indicating that the castle was protected by an early seventeenth-century drawbridge. > brnw.ch/21wIMAE
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In Part 2 of Robert the Bruce, Jackie picks up the conversation in 1306. A conquered Scotland, a jostle for power – discover what happened during the reign of Robert, King of Scots.
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Culloden. 🏴 ⚔️
The blue flags represent the front line of the Jacobite Army.
The battlefield was basically a bog.
The thatched cottage was the original Culloden museum.
And the memorial cairn to the 1500 lost.
Another great visitor experience from #NationalTrustScotland
Wonderful day on Canna uncovering the outline of the 18th century Chapel site. Thanks to the volunteers and local community who came along to help. Might be a bit wetter tomorrow. National Trust for Scotland Canna Campsite
Great to be back on Canna to do some conservation work National Trust for Scotland Canna Campsite . Thankfully the wind had dropped so the ferry crossing was fine.
The arrival of blossom each spring is a sign that warmer days are coming, and the dainty flowers, bright colours and heady scents are one of nature’s most dazzling displays – here are our favourite places to see it. > brnw.ch/21wIAkx
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This spring has seen a big leap forward in our project to repair and conserve the historic Barry Mill – one of the last water-powered mills in Scotland. > LINK
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