26 June 2007

Media Releases

This Sunday, local children will have the opportunity to take part in a fun and free art event at Edinburgh’s largest and most popular green space – Holyrood Park. The Park Ranger Service is inviting 6 to 10 year olds to drop in between 11am to 3pm on 1 July 2007 and get creative in a variety of butterfly-themed art activities.

25 June 2007

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On 30 June 2007, spectators all over the country and beyond will once again witness the rare and unique procession of the Scottish crown as it leaves its home at Edinburgh Castle and goes down the Royal Mile to take pride of place at the opening of the Scottish Parliament in the attendance of HM The Queen. However, as the Commissioners of the Regalia begin the task of signing over this beautiful symbol of Scottish sovereignty to the care of the Duke of Hamilton for the day, there will be one man who will be able to sit back and relax knowing his role in the proceedings is complete.

18 June 2007

Media Releases

Two members of the Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland have received extensions to their terms of office.

31 May 2007

Media Releases

The dramatic crags and hills of Holyrood Park - including of course, its most famous landmark, Arthur’s Seat - are integral to Edinburgh’s distinctive skyline. And throughout next month, the Holyrood Park Ranger Service is inviting the public to come along to discover some of the secrets of this fascinating landscape in the heart of the capital.

24 May 2007

Media Releases

The current fashion for ‘bling’ is not just a modern day phenomenon, as schoolchildren taking part in an ongoing Historic Scotland education initiative are finding out.