7 September 2007

Media Releases

Historic Scotland conservators successfully remove graffiti from World Heritage Site. Many were shocked to learn of the vandalism of one of Europe’s most important prehistoric sites. On 14 August 2007, Historic Scotland staff were saddened to discover that stone furniture within House 1 at Skara Brae had been defaced by graffiti messages. Now, just three weeks on, Historic Scotland conservators have successfully removed any traces of the defacement, returning this hugely significant site back to normal, with no long-term damage.

31 August 2007

Media Releases

Historic Scotland launches free exhibition and booklet. From castles, cottages and kirks to mills and memorials – Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park has a wealth of wonderful historic buildings. A new exhibition and booklet have been created by Historic Scotland to celebrate the best of the park’s architectural heritage.

30 August 2007

Media Releases

Six communities will be transformed thanks to nearly £2m in Historic Scotland funding. The Conservation Area Regeneration Schemes (CARS) in Aberdeen, Brechin, Coupar Angus, Dalkeith, Dysart and Kilmarnock are intended to kick-start local authority-led projects to breathe new life into historic areas.

30 August 2007

Media Releases

They are the only mammals in the world naturally capable of flight; there are over 1,100 species worldwide; they emit high-pitch sounds; they can be found almost anywhere in the world apart from the polar regions and extreme deserts; and this Saturday 1 September 2007, Historic Scotland rangers are inviting people to come and find out a whole lot more (and go a bit bonkers) about the bats in and around Linlithgow Palace.

30 August 2007

Media Releases

Grants of more than £800,000 have been offered for projects involving listed buildings of outstanding historic and architectural importance throughout Scotland. This year’s awards will benefit projects in Tiree, Aberlour, Glasgow, Cromarty, Annan and Dalkeith.