12 February 2009

Media Releases

Tickets are now available for Historic Scotland’s biggest-ever event, especially designed to mark the Year of Homecoming, which is part-funded by EventScotland. To celebrate the 2009 Year of Homecoming, Party at the Palace 1503 will see two days of colourful pageantry on 23 and 24 May.

10 February 2009

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With sledging, snowmen and snowball fights on the agenda, Historic Scotland’s Ranger Service is urging people to take care while out enjoying some winter fun in Holyrood Park.

10 February 2009

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To celebrate Valentines Day and affairs of the heart, Historic Scotland is offering couples a special promotion on weddings at Edinburgh Castle. 

6 February 2009

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Nine historic communities across Scotland will benefit from more than £5 million, Culture Minister Linda Fabiani announced today (Friday, 6 February). Announcing the latest round of Historic Scotland’s Conservation Area Regeneration Schemes (CARS), the Minister said: “These grants provide vital support for councils who want to breathe new life into areas that have not had the means to do so in recent years.

3 February 2009

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Historic Scotland’s flagship attraction Edinburgh Castle is celebrating after welcoming its one millionth visitor through the door for the current financial year. Edinburgh Castle attracts 1.2 million visitors per year and despite the tough financial times; the castle continues to attract visitors from around the world.