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Outlander location Doune Castle reopens to public

An “iconic” castle which features in the TV series Outlander has reopened to visitors following masonry work. Doune Castle was shut as a precaution last year for essential high level masonry inspections and a full survey of the site. A special ...

13 Jun 2022 at 13:38

Scotland

Former railway locomotive works granted listed building status

A former railway locomotive workshop has been granted listed building status in recognition of its special architectural and historic interest. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) said the former St Rollox Locomotive Works in Springburn, ...

18 May 2022 at 13:25

Roman fort damaged by suspected illegal metal detecting

Experts are investigating suspected illegal metal detecting at a Roman fort. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) said it is working with police after reports that a large number of holes have been dug at Bar Hill Fort, which forms part ...

11 Feb 2022 at 17:55

Scotland

Scottish Government announces ‘major progress’ on dualling of A9

Scotland’s Transport Secretary has announced “major progress” on the Government’s plans to dual the A9. Fiona Hyslop said a route for the stretch of the road between Killiecrankie and Glen Garry has now been confirmed. She also said ...

18 Oct 2024 at 11:17

Scotland

Castle to reopen after conservation work

A castle with links to Mary, Queen of Scots is set to reopen its doors after being closed for a year. Dumbarton Castle will welcome visitors once again from Saturday after essential conservation work. The castle is well known as it ...

17 Feb 2023 at 16:18

Wreck of Europe’s first commercial steamship given protection

The wreck of Europe’s first commercial steamship, said to be of “international significance”, has been designated as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland. The Comet was a wooden paddle steamer built in Port ...

09 Aug 2023 at 11:33

Metal detectorists sentenced after damaging historic fort

Two metal detectorists who damaged a protected fort dating to the Iron Age have been sentenced to unpaid work in the community. Andrejs Grisulis, 35, and Matthew Madden, 55, carried out illegal metal detecting and removed ...

24 Jun 2022 at 12:13

Solar panels installed on Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle

Solar panels have been installed on the roof of the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle as part of moves to cut carbon emissions. They have been placed on the building as part of Historic Environment ...

28 Apr 2022 at 13:25

Historic Stone of Destiny to be moved to London for new King’s coronation

The Stone of Destiny will be moved from Edinburgh Castle to London for the coronation of the new King, it has been confirmed. When Elizabeth II was crowned in 1953 at Westminster Abbey, her throne sat above the ...

11 Sept 2022 at 13:09

Scotland

National Galleries of Scotland warns top attraction could close as costs soar

MSPs have been told the National Galleries of Scotland is at “crisis point” amid warnings it could be forced to close one of its flagship attractions. Anne Lyden, the director of the organisation, warned of ...

09 Jan 2025 at 13:06

Investigation launched after graffiti carved into historic standing stones

Heritage experts are investigating after graffiti was found carved into ancient standing stones which are legally protected. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) staff found the markings on a visit to ...

11 May 2022 at 09:55

Scotland

Military training camp used in First World War given monument status

A training camp used during the First World War has been designated as a scheduled monument. Stobs Camp, near Hawick in the Scottish Borders, spans seven kilometres and was used for civilian ...

13 Apr 2023 at 11:25

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