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Historic places in and around Stirling

Plan your visit to our historic places in and around Stirling.

Hunterian Art Gallery and Mackintosh House proposed for listing at category A

HES launches a public consultation on proposals to list the Hunterian Art Gallery and Mackintosh House, designed by Sir William Whitfield for the University of Glasgow, at Category A.

Great Hall Reopens in MacLellan's Castle

Following the completion of essential conservation works at MacLellan's Castle, further areas of the Historic Scotland site have reopened to the public.

Explore our Archives and Library on BBC Two tonight

A House Through Time, which charts the history of 20-22 Calton Hill, includes a visit by host and historian Professor David Olusoga to HES’s archives

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

Scotland's Historic Environment Audit 2026 highlights the contribution Scotland's historic environment makes to the economy, communities, wellbeing and sustainable places.

New Abbey Corn Mill back in operation

Visitors can once again see the 18th century mill in operation at New Abbey Corn Mill following the completion of essential conservation work

Departure of Historic Environment Scotland Chief Executive Officer

Statement on the departure of Chief Executive Officer Katerina Brown

Historic Environment Scotland appoints Interim Chief Executive Officer

Chief Operating Officer Stephen Uphill appointed to lead organisation as Interim Chief Executive Officer

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

National strategy review highlights growing role in climate action, regeneration, housing, community empowerment and economic development across Scotland.

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

Outdoor adventure advocate Matty Hyndman is teaming up with us get people enjoying the benefits of historic places

National centre gains new retrofit facility to become premiere heritage hub

Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills to house national facility for the retrofit of traditional buildings.

Major conservation work begins at Glasgow Cathedral spire

Three-year project to protect one of Scotland’s most important medieval landmarks starts.

Our response to the proposed MachairWind offshore development

Response to the Scottish Government Marine Directorate on the proposal of a MachairWind offshore development on the west coast of Scotland. 

Exhibition exploring the legacy of empire opens at Summerlee Museum

The exhibition explores the complex consequences of empire through the experiences of community groups across Scotland

£1m available for Scotland’s places of worship

More than 100 faith group representatives and stakeholders have expressed interest in the £1m pilot fund, which opens for applications today.

Eight in ten heritage employers report skills gaps

Research highlights specialist skills, training and workforce challenges as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) marks 30 years of its Craft Fellowship programme