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On Location: Blackness takes place at the historic castle this weekend

Visitors are invited to celebrate Blackness Castle’s status as a film location with Historic Environment Scotland’s first On Location event this weekend

New Life and Changing Spaces

Delve into the many ways in which sacred spaces have changed or adapted to new circumstances, needs or opportunities in Scotland.

On the trail of Bonnie Prince Charlie

A new campaign capitalising on the renewed global appeal of Bonnie Prince Charlie, sparked by Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander, has been given a £40,000 boost by VisitScotland.

Gaelic Language Consultation

Tha Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba (ÀEA) air a’ Phlana Chànain airson 2018-2023 a chur a-mach gu co-chomhairleachadh poblach. Visit the Historic Environment Scotland website for more information.

Launch of Access: Scotland

Screen Scotland collaboration with VisitScotland, EventScotland, Historic Environment Scotland, NatureScot and the National Trust for Scotland delivers development boost for Scotland-based production companies

Scotland’s historic sites draw in the crowds

HES, who operate over 300 Historic Scotland visitor attractions across the country which together help tell more than 5000 years of Scottish history, have recorded a strong season for visitor numbers.

Another record-breaking year for Scottish heritage sites

Heritage visitors have generated £620 million local tourism expenditure

Extended Season for Scotland’s historic sites

Some of Scotland’s best-loved historic attractions will stay open for longer this year as HES announces extended seasonal opening across the country. Visit the website to learn more.

Edinburgh Castle named 16th most visited UK attraction

2016 members’ visitor figures announced by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). Visit the Historic Environment Scotland website today for more information.