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Press release Big Living History Week is back across Scotland

9 October 2026

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A group of costumed performers in different period costumes standing on a grassy hill

Eight in ten heritage employers report skills gaps

Press release

8 October 2026

Artwork by Pre-Raphaelite artist Sir John Everett Millais on display at Duff House

Press release

2 October 2026

Exhibition exploring the legacy of empire opens at Summerlee Museum

Press release

1 October 2026

£1m available for Scotland’s places of worship

Press release

1 October 2026

Our response to the proposed MachairWind offshore development

News article

25 September 2026

Major conservation work begins at Glasgow Cathedral spire

Press release

24 September 2026

National centre gains new retrofit facility to become premiere heritage hub

Press release

23 September 2026

Fresh from the castle, The Traitors star Matty Hyndman encourages Scots to reconnect with nature at historic sites

News article

17 September 2026

Heritage organisations step up role in tackling Scotland's biggest challenges

News article

16 September 2026

Historic Environment Scotland appoints Interim Chief Executive Officer

News article

11 September 2026

Departure of Historic Environment Scotland Chief Executive Officer

Statement

11 September 2026

Scotland's heritage delivers benefits far beyond tourism, new evidence shows

Press release

9 September 2026

New Abbey Corn Mill back in operation

News article

9 September 2026

Argyll’s Lodging reopens for tours

Press release

4 September 2026

Explore our Archives and Library on BBC Two tonight

Press release

3 September 2026

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