Historic Scotland & RCAHMS Merger Announcement
Historic Scotland & RCAHMS Merger

Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop announces that the new merged organisation is to be a Non-Departmental Public Body.

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Holyrood Park
Iona Anniversary Celebration

To mark 1450 years since the arrival of St Columba on Iona, Historic Scotland have undertaken a significant project update and improve the visitor experience at the Abbey.

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Cardoness Castle, Dumfries
Year of Natural Blog

Follow our new blog for updates from our Natural Heritage Advisor. Discover what we do to protect & improve wildflife at our sites

Year of Natural Blog


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Historic Scottish houses to feature in ITV series Britain’s Secret Homes
13 Jun
Go Wild in the Garden!
13 Jun
Fiona Hyslop meets with new Historic Scotland traditional skills apprentices
12 Jun
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