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Listen to Season 2 of our podcast with story-teller and actor Sarah MacGillivray.
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Press release Celebrate Halloween at Scotland’s historic sites!

29 October 2026

A range of family friendly events are happening across Historic Scotland sites across the country

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Five costumed performers dressed as characters from different time periods stand in a line in Stirling Castle with a partial view of the Royal Palace behind them

HES launches voluntary exit scheme as part of longer-term workforce planning

Press release

21 October 2026

Cabinet Secretary announces new appointments to HES board

News article

14 October 2026

Big Living History Week is back across Scotland

Press release

9 October 2026

Eight in ten heritage employers report skills gaps

Press release

8 October 2026

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

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

Departure of Historic Environment Scotland Chief Executive Officer

Statement

11 September 2026

Historic Environment Scotland appoints Interim Chief Executive Officer

News article

11 September 2026

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

Press release

9 September 2026

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