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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, Glasgow, is ...

18 May 2022 at 13:25

Scotland

Number of zero-emissions vehicles in public sector not good enough, say Tories

Scotland’s public bodies have been challenged to set a better example, after it was revealed that less than a fifth of the fleet in key organisations is made up of zero-emissions vehicles. The Scottish Conservatives asked seven organisations ...

02 Jan 2022 at 01:25

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 of ...

11 Feb 2022 at 17:55

Scotland

Culture sector facing ‘perfect storm’ of cost pressures, MSPs warned

Rising costs are creating a “perfect storm” for Scotland’s cultural organisations, with up to a quarter facing insolvency in the next few months, MSPs have heard. The chief executive of Creative Scotland said problems are particularly ...

06 Oct 2022 at 13:22

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 stone. But with the ...

11 Sept 2022 at 13:09

Scotland

Centuries-old trap once used to snare humans stolen

A centuries-old trap that would once have been used to catch poachers and trespassers has been stolen from an historic building. Police Scotland said the device – which would have been used in the late 1700s and 1800s – was taken ...

23 Jun 2022 at 10:26

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 ...

13 Jun 2022 at 13:38

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 monitor the condition of ...

11 May 2022 at 09:55

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

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 ...

09 Aug 2023 at 11:33

Scotland

£5.2m funding boost for training in heritage crafts

Traditional skills training for crafts including stone carving and blacksmithing has been given a funding boost through a new £5.2 million award. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) said the award, made to it ...

10 Aug 2023 at 10:57

Stone of Destiny heads to London for coronation after leaving Edinburgh Castle

The Stone of Destiny is returning to England for the first time in more than a quarter of a century, where it will play a key role in the coronation, amid tight security. At Edinburgh Castle on Thursday a ...

28 Apr 2023 at 07:25

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