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• Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse and Museum

  Get an overview of the history of Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse, originally the Fraser family castle but later a beacon to guide sailors safely home. Contact us today for more information.

• New book shines a spotlight on Scotland’s iconic lighthouses

  The fascinating history of Scotland’s lighthouses is revealed through the stories and voices of their keepers in a new book published today (Thursday 29 July).

• For the Safety of All

  Donald S Murray explores Scotland's lighthouses through history, storytelling and the voices of the lightkeepers.

• St Magnus Church

  Get an overview of St Magnus Church, a fine Norse church named for an earl who was murdered in a confrontation over the rule of Orkney. Contact HES today for more information.

• https://www.historicenvironment.scot/media/2867/smc-2012.pdf

  Local Authority. Index No Scheduled Monument. Case Ref Proposed Works Date of Application. Decision Date. Decision. Aberdeenshire Council. 11037 Cullykhan, Castle Point, promontory fort, castle and battery. 201200275 Cullykhan, Castle Point,

• Unlocking the Tower

  Scotland’s Urban Past is holding a free all day event to explore the unique history of St John’s Tower in Ayr. Visit the Historic Environment Scotland website for more information.

• Iona Abbey and Nunnery

  Get an overview of Iona Abbey, a Benedictine abbey standing on the site of the monastery founded by St Columba, and find out what to see at Iona Abbey. Contact us today for more information.

• Annual Report 2023-24 published

  Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has published its Annual Report for 2023-24, highlighting key activities and developments over the past year.

• New National Building Conservation Centre Officially Opens

  Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs encourages the public to explore Scotland’s built heritage at the official opening of the Engine Shed in Stirling.

• Gorebridge CARS Evaluation Report

  This report has been written on the conclusion of the Gorebridge Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) to capture and summarise all the outcomes and impacts of the project. The report is intended to amplify and compliment the Final Claim and