Historic Environment Scotland

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

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

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) published a new report entitled “Surveying and Analysing Connections between Properties in Care and the British… Read More

10 months ago

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

Scotland’s ‘crown jewels’ have returned to display at Edinburgh Castle after conservation (IN SHORT) The Honours of Scotland, which include… Read More

1 year ago

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

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Memorial and Memorial Garden commemorating those who lost their lives in… Read More

1 year ago

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

Access is increased at East Lothian heritage sites EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES)… Read More

1 year ago

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

New digital models of the Honours of Scotland released ahead of presentation to King Charles III at St Giles’ Cathedral… Read More

1 year ago

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

National Trust for Scotland, Keep Scotland Beautiful and the Scottish Civic Trust amongst those receiving funding from Historic Environment Scotland… Read More

2 years ago

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

Historic Environment Scotland asks for views on the site ahead of listing assessment EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/… Read More

2 years ago

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

Historic Environment Scotland announces summer events programme EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 1,000 years of history… Read More

2 years ago

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

The historic tower is once again accessible to visitors following repairs, Historic Environment Scotland announced EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel… Read More

2 years ago

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

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2023-Jan-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced today (Friday 20 January) that high… Read More

2 years ago

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

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has today (Wednesday 18 January) launched a survey of stonemasonry in Scotland to better understand the… Read More

2 years ago

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

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) increases delivery of vital traditional skills training to support green recovery EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-Sep-24 — /Travel… Read More

2 years ago

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

Historic Environment Scotland announces exhibition of untold stories as part of Scotland’s themed year EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2022-Jan-11 — /Travel PR… Read More

3 years ago

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

Funding to provide training opportunities and the restoration of historic structures will benefit local communities and economies throughout Scotland EDINBURGH,… Read More

3 years ago

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

Funding boost for conservation repair projects to historic buildings throughout Scotland. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2020-Feb-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Historic… Read More

5 years ago

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

Historic Environment Scotland announces flagship event for Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2020-Jan-15 — /Travel PR News/… Read More

5 years ago

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

Historic Days Await as lances clash and shields shatter in this annual spectacle EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/… Read More

5 years ago

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

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Alex Paterson, Chief Executive of Historic Environment Scotland (HES), presented the half-scale… Read More

6 years ago

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

Three-part BBC1 Scotland series reveals Scotland’s hidden ancient past through aerial photography held in the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) archives.… Read More

6 years ago

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

Young Scots get the keys to the country as £1 day out returns EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2019-Apr-02 — /Travel PR News/… Read More

6 years ago

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

Attractions in Scotland saw the biggest increase in visitors according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) EDINBURGH, Scotland,… Read More

6 years ago

The Erskine Bridge awarded Category A status by Historic Environment Scotland

The landmark Erskine Bridge has been listed as a Category A structure. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Dec-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The… Read More

6 years ago

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

To help celebrate St Andrew’s Day, we are launching a free Ticket Giveaway to some of Scotland’s top heritage visitor… Read More

6 years ago

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

Volunteer programmes at Scotland's historic places form part of our Gaelic Language Plan 2018-2023. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR… Read More

6 years ago

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

EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Visitors are invited to celebrate Blackness Castle’s status as a film location with… Read More

6 years ago

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

A masterpiece by much-loved English painter L.S. Lowry has gone on display at Duff House. EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel… Read More

6 years ago

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

Visitors urged to cast their votes for the iconic castle in this year’s British Travel Awards EDINBURGH, Scotland, 2018-Jul-06 —… Read More

6 years ago