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.

17 August 2007

Media Releases

“We’re going on a bat hunt! And you can come too!” That’s the open invitation from The Holyrood Park Ranger Service, which is hosting two special events for anyone who’s ever wanted to find out all about the wonderful world of bats.

13 August 2007

Media Releases

Who let the dogs out? That’s the question visitors to Holyrood Park will be asking themselves this weekend as Edinburgh’s largest and most popular green space becomes the venue on Sunday 19 August for the Holyrood Park Fun Dog Show. The family event, which takes place from 11.00am to 3.00pm, has been organised by the Holyrood Park Ranger Service.

8 August 2007

Media Releases

Arbroath Abbey is getting ready to strike a pose once more as Historic Scotland launches its annual photography competition. Local education and community groups are being invited to get behind the lens and take part in this popular project, now in its third year. The project will involve photography and darkroom workshops led by professional photographer, Malcolm Thomson. All entries will then be displayed in a special exhibition in November 2007.