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National Galleries of Scotland exhibition on Daredevil Photographer comes to Duff House

Work of daring aerial photographer Alfred Buckham to go on display at historic Duff House in Aberdeenshire

New Duff House exhibition explores climate change and migration through wildlife

A new exhibition showcasing a series of artworks by prize-winning wildlife artist Derek Robertson is opening this week (Friday 20 October) at Duff House in Banff, Aberdeenshire.

See behind the scenes as the Crown Room gets a makeover

Work is progressing on redevelopment of the Crown Room at Edinburgh Castle, the historic home of the Crown, Sword and Sceptre which make up the Honours of Scotland.

Doors reopen to some of Scotland's iconic historic sites

Island priory where Alexander I sought solace amongst over 40 historic sites across Scotland set to re-open

£19.5m for Scotland's historic cities

Up to £19.5 million is set to be made available to Scotland’s cities for heritage projects as part of a wider funding package from Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

How can Scotland re-establish its building stone industry?

British Geological Survey research, commissioned by Historic Environment Scotland, reveals an opportunity to re-establish the Scottish building stone market.

Deadline nears for heritage funding bids

Expressions of interest to Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) Heritage and Place Programme close on 16 January 2026.

Culture Secretary announces over £850,000 investment in eight communities

Coastal towns and busy urban centres amongst eight projects in Scotland set to benefit from new area-based funding worth £850,000

Portrait of Lord Byron by William Edward West now on display at Duff House

The nineteenth-century artist's work will be exhibited until next summer on loan from National Galleries Scotland

Innovative exhibition prepares to open at Duff House

A new solo exhibition by emerging artist Toni Harrower is set to open at Duff House in Banff this week.

Sounds of Zimbabwe come to Edinburgh Castle

Nzira Yeparuware is a new sound installation which explores colonialism’s impact on the environment

Piper Alpha Memorial and Memorial Garden recognised with designated status

The Memorial and Memorial Garden commemorating those who lost their lives in the Piper Alpha disaster have been recognised with designated status by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

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 book explores the history of Art Deco design in Scotland

New book ‘Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age’ explores the history of Art Deco design in Scotland