Tag Archives: Historic Environment Scotland

Exploring Scotland’s Historical Ties: New Report Examines Connections between Properties in Care and the British Empire

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Historic Environment Scotland (HES) published a new report entitled “Surveying and Analysing Connections between Properties in Care and the British Empire, c.1600-1997.” (IN SHORT) Historic Environment Scotland (HES) releases a comprehensive report titled “Surveying and Analysing Connections between Properties in Care and the British Empire, c.1600-1997,” conducted by researchers from the University of Glasgow. The… Read the full press release

Historic Honours of Scotland Return to Edinburgh Castle After Extensive Conservation Efforts

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Scotland’s ‘crown jewels’ have returned to display at Edinburgh Castle after conservation (IN SHORT) The Honours of Scotland, which include the Crown, Sceptre, and Sword of State and are among the oldest crown jewels in Europe, have been put on display at Edinburgh Castle following extensive conservation work. Experts from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) meticulously… Read the full press release

Hazlehead Park’s Memorial Rose Garden and Piper Alpha Sculpture Gain Designation as Historic Sites

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — 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). Following a public consultation, the Memorial Rose Garden in Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen has been added to the Inventory of Gardens and… Read the full press release

Explore Scotland’s Oldest Castles: Tantallon and Dirleton Welcoming Visitors Once Again

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Access is increased at East Lothian heritage sites EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced that Tantallon and Dirleton Castles will reopen tomorrow (Saturday 1 July), with visitors now being able to explore more of two of Scotland’s oldest castles. Tantallon Castle, a mighty fortress built in the… Read the full press release

Honours of Scotland Transformed into Photorealistic 3D Models by Historic Environment Scotland

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New digital models of the Honours of Scotland released ahead of presentation to King Charles III at St Giles’ Cathedral EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — The Honours of Scotland – the oldest Crown jewels in Britain and among the oldest in Europe – have been digitised by Historic Environment Scotland (HES). Newly… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland announces £3.5m in grants to 11 organisations through its new Partnership Fund grant scheme

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National Trust for Scotland, Keep Scotland Beautiful and the Scottish Civic Trust amongst those receiving funding from Historic Environment Scotland EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Apr-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced the first recipients of its new Partnership Fund grant scheme, awarding a total of £3,566,935 to 11 organisations. Designed to support… Read the full press release

Historic Scotland seeks public input on possible designation of Livingston Skatepark as a listed building

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Historic Environment Scotland asks for views on the site ahead of listing assessment EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is asking members of the public to share their views and knowledge on Livingston Skatepark, after the organisation was asked to consider designating the site as a listed building. Built… Read the full press release

Travel Through Time with Historic Environment Scotland’s Summer Events Program 2023

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Historic Environment Scotland announces summer events programme EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 1,000 years of history is set to come alive across many of Scotland’s most iconic historic attractions as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) launches its 2023 summer events programme. As part of this year’s fun packed programme, Easter sees the… Read the full press release

St. Rule’s Tower in St. Andrews Reopens to Visitors Following Essential Repairs by Historic Environment Scotland

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The historic tower is once again accessible to visitors following repairs, Historic Environment Scotland announced EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors to St Andrews can once again enjoy access to the town’s highest vantage point. St. Rule’s Tower has now reopened to visitors, after temporary access restrictions were put in place by… Read the full press release

High level masonry inspections to begin at Tantallon and Dirleton Castles, Scotland

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced today (Friday 20 January) that high level masonry inspections will start at Tantallon Castle and Dirleton Castle on Monday 23 January. The inspections can take over a month due to the scope of the task and the different characteristics of the… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland’s Survey Aims to Build Understanding of Stonemasonry Sector Across Scotland

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Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has today (Wednesday 18 January) launched a survey of stonemasonry in Scotland to better understand the current status of the sector EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The survey seeks to gather information on the number of stonemasons there are in Scotland, where the businesses that employ stonemasons are… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland and Forth Valley College welcome new cohort of apprentice stonemasons to the Stirling and Elgin training centres

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Historic Environment Scotland (HES) increases delivery of vital traditional skills training to support green recovery EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — HES and Forth Valley College are welcoming the new cohort of apprentice stonemasons to the Stirling and Elgin training centres, equal to their highest ever intake, as courses begin for the new… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Support Fund to fund nine heritage projects in the Highlands, Angus, Falkirk, Edinburgh, East Lothian, the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway

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Latest Historic Environment Support Fund recipients include a project to celebrate the oldest elm tree in Europe EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — A monument dedicated to a descendant of Robert the Bruce, a project to celebrate the oldest elm tree in Europe and the development of heritage trails in the Highlands are… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland launches ‘If These Walls Could Talk’ project to inspire young storytellers through heritage

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Young people from across Scotland are being asked to take inspiration from over 5,000 years of Scotland’s history as part of the Year of Stories. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) hopes to inspire young storytellers through heritage as part of its ‘If These Walls Could Talk’ project which… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland announces exhibition featuring untold stories of people from Scotland’s history

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Historic Environment Scotland announces exhibition of untold stories as part of Scotland’s themed year EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has today (Monday 10 January) announced a programme of activity to celebrate the Year of Stories which includes Unforgettable, an exhibition featuring the untold stories of 12 people from… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Support Fund awards £241,995 to more than 20 heritage projects

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Funding to provide training opportunities and the restoration of historic structures will benefit local communities and economies throughout Scotland EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2021-Jul-29 — /Travel PR News/ — A historic Tolbooth steeple in Fife, the B-listed former Govanhill Picture House and a traditional skills training programme targeting disadvantaged people in Perth and Kinross are just some… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland launches a brand-new audio guide for the iconic Edinburgh Castle

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A star-studded cast will take visitors to Edinburgh Castle on a journey through the castle’s history in a brand-new audio guide. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — A star-studded cast will take visitors to Edinburgh Castle on a journey through the castle’s history as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) launches a brand-new audio guide… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland announces £842,802 funding to support conservation repair projects to historic buildings throughout Scotland

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Funding boost for conservation repair projects to historic buildings throughout Scotland. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland has announced funding of £842,802 to support conservation repair projects to historic buildings throughout the country. The funding has been awarded to four heritage projects, including £92,387 to Hospitalfield House in Arbroath. Hospitalfield… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland announces unique light and music event celebrating Gaelic culture at Urquhart Castle

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Historic Environment Scotland announces flagship event for Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2020-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A new unique light and music event celebrating Gaelic culture will take place at Urquhart Castle in October, as part of the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020. Aiseag, which means ‘crossing’ or ‘sea… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland: Spectacular Jousting returns to Caerlaverock Castle, 27 and 28 July

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Historic Days Await as lances clash and shields shatter in this annual spectacle EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Spectators can choose their champion as noble knights face each other in the field when Spectacular Jousting returns to Caerlaverock Castle from 12.30pm – 4.30pm on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July. The competitors will… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland: A 3D reconstruction of the tomb of Robert the Bruce to go on display at Dunfermline Abbey Church

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alex Paterson, Chief Executive of Historic Environment Scotland (HES), presented the half-scale model of the lost tomb at an event in the Abbey Church today (Friday 26 April). The Lost Tomb of Robert the Bruce, a collaborative project between HES’s predecessor bodies and the Centre for Digital… Read the full press release

Scotland from the Sky to showcase Scotland’s ever-changing landscapes

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Three-part BBC1 Scotland series reveals Scotland’s hidden ancient past through aerial photography held in the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) archives. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Apr-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Aerial photography held in our archives will showcase Scotland’s ever-changing landscapes in Scotland from the Sky which returns to BBC One at 9pm on Wednesday 17 April. The three-part second… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland announces return of the popular £1 offer for Young Scot card-holders

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Young Scots get the keys to the country as £1 day out returns EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES) will be lowering drawbridges and opening gates to young people at historic sites across the country as the popular £1 offer for Young Scot card-holders returns. HES will be partnering with Young Scot,… Read the full press release

Edinburgh Castle remains the 12th most-visited attraction in the UK according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions

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Attractions in Scotland saw the biggest increase in visitors according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Mar-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Edinburgh Castle has retained its status as the 12th most-visited attraction in the UK according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) which today (Wednesday 27 March) released its… Read the full press release

The Erskine Bridge awarded Category A status by Historic Environment Scotland

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The landmark Erskine Bridge has been listed as a Category A structure. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Erskine Bridge has been awarded Category A status by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) after it was recognised as being of special architectural interest, it was announced today (Thursday 29 November). The Erskine Bridge, officially opened… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland to give away free tickets to some of the most iconic sites to celebrate St Andrew’s Day

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To help celebrate St Andrew’s Day, we are launching a free Ticket Giveaway to some of Scotland’s top heritage visitor attractions. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Nov-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has thousands of free tickets to give away to some of the most iconic sites in the country on Saturday 24 and Sunday… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland announces Gaelic volunteer programmes at Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban and Arnol Blackhouse on the Isle of Lewis

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Volunteer programmes at Scotland’s historic places form part of our Gaelic Language Plan 2018-2023. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced Gaelic volunteer programmes at Dunstaffnage Castle near Oban and Arnol Blackhouse on the Isle of Lewis, as part of the launch of its Gaelic Language Plan 2018-2023. This is… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland invites visitors to celebrate Blackness Castle’s status as a film location this weekend 1-2 September

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EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors are invited to celebrate Blackness Castle’s status as a film location with Historic Environment Scotland’s first On Location event this weekend (Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 September). Visitors can find out more about the locations and techniques used for filming at Blackness Castle, explore the medieval encampment, learn… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland: Britain’s preeminent painter L.S. Lowry on display at Duff House until 13 May 2019

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A masterpiece by much-loved English painter L.S. Lowry has gone on display at Duff House. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — ‘Canal and Factories’ captures the mills, factories and smoking chimneys of the industrial towns of Runcorn and Widnes on the river Mersey, and features Lowry’s famous ‘matchstick men’. Painted in 1955, the scene… Read the full press release

Historic Environment Scotland: Vote for the iconic Edinburgh Castle in this year’s British Travel Awards

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Visitors urged to cast their votes for the iconic castle in this year’s British Travel Awards EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Voting has opened for the 2018 British Travel Awards (BTA) and Edinburgh Castle is again in the running to claim the title of the Best UK Heritage Attraction. Edinburgh Castle is the number one paid-for… Read the full press release