25 June 2010

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New partnership scheme launched at Orkney attractions. Pupils from Glaitness Primary stepped back in time on Thursday (24th June) as they took on their new roles as junior guides at The Bishop’s Palace and Earl’s Palace. The pupils are taking part in the scheme in partnership with Historic Scotland, which will see them taking tours for other visiting school groups from next term.

25 June 2010

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Historic Scotland apprentice stonemason Andy Slattery has come top of his class – for the third year running. The 44-year-old from Paisley, who is based at Dumbarton Castle, has been named Student of the Year for Advanced Craft Stonemasonry at Glasgow Metropolitan College.

23 June 2010

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Linlithgow Palace is gearing up for what promises to be one of the most exciting and unmissable highlights of the summer - its Spectacular Jousting Extravaganza.

22 June 2010

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Scotland’s work to generate power from renewable sources – long before climate change became a globally important issue – is being celebrated in a book looking at the development of hydroelectric power. Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop is launching Power to the People – The built heritage of Scotland’s hydroelectric power in Perth at a conference looking at the people, engineering and architecture that created a vibrant energy sector.

21 June 2010

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Primary age children are being invited to take part in special workshops to learn ‘The Dance of the Musical Head’.