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What is World Heritage?

Explore what it means to be a World Heritage Site and learn more about how these sites are managed.

World Heritage Sites in Scotland

Get a brief overview of Scotland’s seven World Heritage Sites.

Explore Scotland's seven World Heritage Sites

Antonine Wall

Built around 2,000 years ago, the Antonine Wall formed part of the Roman Empire's northernmost frontier.

The Forth Bridge

The Forth Bridge is an iconic Scottish landmark and engineering marvel.

Heart of Neolithic Orkney

The Heart of Neolithic Orkney is a collection of four ancient monuments built some 5,000 years ago!

New Lanark

An 18th century mill village, New Lanark was transformed by social reformer Robert Owens and now represents a milestone in social and industrial history.

Old and New Towns of Edinburgh

Within Scotland's ancient capital, the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh give the city a unique character and iconic skyline.

St Kilda

100 miles off the west coast of Scotland, St Kilda is home to a large population of seabirds and was inhabited by humans for about 4,000 years!

The Flow Country

Scotland's newest World Heritage Site, this blanket bog system is the largest in the World.

Woman from Historic Environment Scotland pointing at a map of the Edinburgh Old Town with two visitors to Edinburgh Castle

Learning through World Heritage

Whether you are an educator, student, or life-long learner, explore our learning resources to discover Scotland's World Heritage Sites.
World Heritage Learning Resources