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Spitfire to fly over Fort George (copyright Richard Paver)
Colossal Celebration of the Centuries
Fort George 14th/15th August

History through the ages from Roman soldiers to a fly past by a WWII Spitfire!

Discounted tickets available in advance.
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Scanning of Mount Rushmore as part of the Scottish 10 project.
Laser scanning

The Scottish Ten is an ambitious five year project to use cutting edge technology to create exceptionally accurate digital models of Scotland’s five UNESCO designated World Heritage Sites.
Longmore House, Edinburgh
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Holyrood Park goes to the dogs!
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Dog at Holyrood Park

Fun Day and Dog Show

Community Fun Day & Dog Show Holyrood Park 1st August

A fun day out, bring your 4 legged friend!

View of a small stone carved figurine found during 2010 excavations at Links of Noltland. This is the second figurine to be found during these excavations, the first being the Orkney Venus which was found in 2009.

Orkney Venus gets a partner

A second Neolithic figurine, likely to be more than 4.500 years old, has been discovered on Westray where the Orkney Venus was discovered.

Raploch orchestra (c) Mark Marnie

Medieval Mayhem Rules!

Stirling Castle is host to 4 days of fun from 30th July! Activities include junior jousting, sword-play, archery & story-telling. All included in admission price!

An artist impression of how the gallery in the palace will look like once completed

Renaissance Palace on YouTube

Watch a short film on how James V’s palace at Stirling Castle is being returned to its 16th-century magnificence!


Voluntary Sector Funding

We are fully committed to providing support to the voluntary sector by the way our direct funding programme. Apply now for 2010.

Rowallan Old Castle

Rowallan Old Castle Tours

Book a weekend only guided tour of one of Ayrshire's historic treasures.

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Read about the awards we sponsor in support of excellence in the protection and maintenance of the historic environment.

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Scottish Historic Environment Policy

The Policy sets out Scottish Ministers’ policies, provides direction for Historic Scotland & a policy framework that informs the work of a wide range of public sector organisations.
Design Skills Symposium 2010
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31st August & 1st September 2010

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