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A garden at Stirling Castle, with a border filled with yellow and red roses.
Architecture

Hidden gems in Scotland’s historic gardens

Friday 1 May 2020

For National Gardening Week, learn all about buildings you might find in historic gardens. From doocots to bee boles, discover what they tell us about the people who once built and used them.

A stone building with large windows, ironwork features and columns
Architecture

Alexander Greek Thomson: Glasgow’s Great Visionary Builder

Thursday 9 April 2020

Classical architecture, Alexander "Greek" Thomson is one of Scotland's most influential architects. As his work becomes increasingly popular over 140 years after his death, we take a look into his life and achievements.

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History

Meet Scotland’s arts and crafts women

Wednesday 13 November 2019

Meet three of Scotland's Arts and Crafts women: the pioneers of art and design who helped develop the distinguished 'Glasgow Style' in art, architecture and beyond.

1 Bank Street in Stirling, designed by John Allan
Architecture

John Allan: The Experimental Architect

Tuesday 1 October 2019

John Allan was an experimental architect, using different styles and traditional building materials to craft beautiful buildings in Stirling and beyond. Read on to discover more about his creations.

A large, industrial building with a huge chimney
Architecture

Five Ways James Watt Shaped Architecture

Friday 16 August 2019

James Watt’s impact shaped the buildings all around us. Discover how his influence helped to change our architecture forever.

A circular window with a floral design at Dryburgh Abbey
Architecture

What is Gothic architecture? A Scotland spotters guide

Wednesday 17 July 2019

What is gothic architecture, what traditional skills were used to create it and how do you spot it in Scotland? Read on to find out.

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