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Historic places in and around Edinburgh

Find places to visit in and around Scotland's capital city.

HES scientists piece together puzzle of Stone of Destiny fragment

The in-house Science team carried out a series of cutting-edge, non-destructive scientific analyses of the sandstone fragment, comparing it to previous examinations carried out

Former Mecca Cinema has been listed at category C

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has listed the former Mecca Cinema in Glasgow at category C

Come face to face with Scotland’s hero-king

A 3D model of Robert the Bruce’s face goes on display at Dunfermline Abbey

HES adjusts plans for new archive facility

Find out about our revised approach to the development of a new home for its extensive archive collections.

Proposal to designate Glasgow Central Mosque

Share your views on our proposal to list Glasgow Central Mosque, one of the first purpose-built mosques in Scotland, at Category A.

£13.77m invested to support Scottish heritage projects

Historic Environment Scotland launches first Grants Funding Report.

Historic Dallas Dhu site to reopen

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced today that the Dallas Dhu distillery in Moray Speyside will reopen as a working distillery.

Elgin Cathedral’s 800th anniversary celebrated

Step back through the centuries as living history brings cathedral story to life.

Kilwinning Abbey Heritage Crime Appeal for Information

Appeal for information after pillar is destroyed at Kilwinning Abbey

Hundreds of years of history to descend on Blackness Castle for Siege on the Forth

Annual event to welcome visitors for a weekend of living history, musketry performances and science shows

Portrait inspired by Edgar Allan Poe story now on display at Duff House

Henri Martin’s ‘Berenice’ will be exhibited until next summer on loan from National Galleries of Scotland

Help shape & protect future of Calanais Standing Stones

Today we opened a public consultation to seek feedback on proposals for the heritage site

Heritage talent recognised at Stirling ceremony

Historic Environment Scotland celebrates apprentices, trainees and craft fellows at annual awards

Rare Robert Burns statue completes journey from South Africa to Stirling

Statue, which is likely the only surviving example of its type, will be on display as part of the Engine Shed’s Doors Open Days weekend on 21 and 22 September

Joint statement from Intangible Cultural Heritage Scotland Partnership

Joint statement from Intangible Cultural Heritage Scotland Partnership