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Historic Environment Scotland, the lead public body set up to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment. Find Information and resources for media, including our press pack, images and videos about Scotland.
Historic Environment Scotland
1w ago
Dunbar's Hotel Belle-Vue was a landmark on the East Lothian coast for a century, but behind its grand façade there was a tragic family history.
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Historic Environment Scotland
3w ago
Spectacular Jousting is charging into Linlithgow Palace and Caerlaverock Castle this summer, so we thought we’d take a look at the who, how why and where of this fascinating sport.
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Historic Environment Scotland
1M ago
Crofting is a long standing Scottish tradition - but what's involved, who does it, and how can it benefit our historic environment?
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Historic Environment Scotland
1M ago
Always happy to jump on the bandwagon, we dig out some historic connections between Scotland and our Euro 2024 group stage opponents.
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Historic Environment Scotland
1M ago
In Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month. Davie Donaldson looks into the live of his ancestor, Geordie Lindsay, one of the last people to have lived in Scotland's coastline caves.
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Historic Environment Scotland
1M ago
Dr Keava MacMillan takes us on a tour of Greengate Close in Kirkcudbright and its place in Scotland's queer history.
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Historic Environment Scotland
1M ago
80 years since D-Day saw Allied troops land on the beaches of Normandy, we look for traces of the preparations which took place in Scotland.
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Historic Environment Scotland
2M ago
Stirling Castle has seen its share of sieges, battles and political drama, but it's also been a place that families and children have called home. We take a look at family life in the fortress over the centuries.
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Historic Environment Scotland
3M ago
In 1304, Edward I, the Hammer of the Scots, besieged Stirling Castle. It was ‘game over’ for the Scots when a monstrous weapon called The War Wolf arrived on the scene.
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Historic Environment Scotland
3M ago
A peaceful spot on the isle of Lismore, was once a hive of activity. Journey into our industrial past on a tour of An Sailean lime works.
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