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First Hampden could be added to list of nationally important sites
We are seeking views on the proposal to designate the archaeological remains of the pavilion at the site as a scheduled monument
250-year-old shipwreck discovered in Orkney gives up its secrets
Archaeologists undertake scientific analysis and community-led historical research to identify 250-year-old Sanday wreck.
Secret new tours offer behind-the-scenes access
As part of the exclusive tours, visitors will get access to usually hidden areas of Stirling Castle.
Rare painted ceiling in Perthshire church gets a touch-up
Expert conservators deployed to clean and affix flaking paint at St Mary’s Church in Grandtully, Perthshire.
Rock risk management works taking place
Dumbarton Castle, as well as a section of Castle Road, will be closed while rock risk management works are taking place.
Scotland’s last shoemaker’s shop awarded funding
Birse Community Trust will receive over £74,000 from Historic Environment Scotland to conserve and reopen the 125-year-old building.
Over 4,000 years of history to be inspected in Shetland
High-level masonry inspections are set to begin at sites across Shetland this summer from Tuesday 8 July.
Historic artefacts now on display at Dumbarton Castle
Historic artefacts from 1,600-year history of Dumbarton Castle are on display to visitors for the first time as part of new exhibition.
Lights, camera, action
Visitors are invited to Blackness Castle where movie magic takes centre stage and brings Scotland’s history to life.
‘Old Man of Wick’ undergoes masonry inspections
HES carried out high-level masonry inspections at the Castle of Old Wick yesterday, Wednesday 8 October. The inspections provided a detailed condition assessment, and minor repairs were carried out.
Our response to the proposed Spittal - Loch Buidhe - Beauly 400kV overhead line
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has issued its response to Scottish and Southern Energy Networks (SSEN) on the proposal of a Spittal - Loch Buidhe - Beauly 400kV overhead line.
Celebrating 25 years of stonemasonry excellence in Elgin
Elgin Skills Training Centre is marking 25 years of traditional skills training, celebrating the impact it has had on Scotland’s built environment and local economy.
Stanley Spencer artwork now on display
The work is the latest in a series of loans from the National Galleries of Scotland to the Georgian mansion, Duff House, near Banff
New board appointments
Appointment of Chairs to the Boards of National Library of Scotland, National Galleries of Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and Creative Scotland
Help shape the future of Scotland’s historic sites and collections in state care
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is inviting people across Scotland to help shape the future of some of the nation’s most important historic places and collections through a new public consultation