Publications

The Picts Guide

Including Guides to St Vigeans Museum and Meigle Museum

This extensively illustrated book explores all the available information on the Picts in an appealing, accessible and authoritative way.

The Small Isles

This comprehensive guide – illustrated with a wealth of photographs, maps and drawings – takes readers on a tour of both place and time.

The Tournaments

Edinburgh Castle Research

New research into tournaments held in Edinburgh

The dolls of Mary Queen of Scots

Edinburgh Castle Research

New research into Mary Queen of Scots belonging’s in Edinburgh Castle and their significance

Trinity House visitor Leaflet

Discover Leith's hidden treasures

For centuries Trinity House has been a focus for the seafaring community in the busy and important port of Leith.

Unacceptable Actions Policy

We believe that everyone has a right to be heard, understood and treated with respect. We also believe that our staff have the same rights.

Under Siege

Edinburgh Castle Research

All known occasions when Edinburgh Castle was besieged and attempts were made, successful or not, to take possession of her by stealth or force.

Urquhart Castle Visitor Leaflet

A short leaflet detailing what to see and do at Urquhart Castle, the jewel of Loch Ness.

Victorian Scotland

This book showcases images from the National Collection in a remarkable illustration of this landmark era.

Wanderings with a Camera in Scotland

this stunning volume showcases Erskine Beveridge's photography and highlights one of the nation's earliest and most remarkable photographic collections.

Waste and Resources Plan

Towards a circular economy (2022-2025)

Our vision for managing waste and resources and the actions we will take to meet our waste and climate targets.

Where are the Women?

A Guide to an Imagined Scotland

Can you imagine a different Scotland, a Scotland where women are commemorated in statues and streets and buildings – even in the hills and valleys? This is a guidebook to that alternative nation