5 May 2010

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Culture and External Affairs Minister Fiona Hyslop has introduced the Historic Environment Amendment Bill (Scotland) 2010 to parliament. The Bill, published on Wednesday, will amend provisions in the existing Listed Building and Conservation Areas (Scotland) Act 1997, the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 and the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953. It will:

30 April 2010

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Historic Scotland stonemasons are travelling to the United States this weekend to help train young people in Harlem, New York. Kenny McCaffrey from Cupar and Malcolm Hutcheon from Inch will work with young people learning masonry and preservation skills through the Abyssinian Development Corporation (ADC). One of the key aims of ADC is to achieve revitalisation of the community through focussing on the physical infrastructure.

28 April 2010

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Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop today, 28th April 2010, announced that Historic Scotland has commissioned DTZ to undertake the Options Appraisal for the SV Carrick. The SV Carrick, also known as the City of Adelaide, is an A-listed ship berthed in Irvine.

27 April 2010

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Entertaining family event celebrates castle's 16th century golden age. The year is 1542 and at Stirling Castle, work on the sumptuous new palace being built for James V is nearing completion. But will the king approve? Will its regal splendour meet his expectations and impress him as a suitably grand seat of power? Or will heads roll?

26 April 2010

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The historic Dallas Dhu Distillery near Forres is gearing up for a busy time during the 2010 Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival.