22 November 2011

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Tickets for a conference of experts celebrating the remarkable £12 million refurbishment of Stirling Castle’s Royal Palace are now available at reduced price for this weekend’s event.

21 November 2011

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The remarkable success of Historic Scotland’s artist-in-residence project is being celebrated with a new exhibition at Stirling Castle, where works inspired by the iconic landmark will capture the site’s turbulent history and outstanding built heritage.

17 November 2011

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Scottish Ministers have commissioned an options appraisal on the future of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.

14 November 2011

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Rio Tinto Alcan has signed up to a pioneering partnership with local and national government as part of its plans for ongoing maintenance and expansion at its highland smelter and hydro power stations at Lochaber and Kinlochleven over the next five years. Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs Fiona Hyslop, met with staff from the company along with representatives from The Highland Council and Historic Scotland to hear about how they have worked together to simplify the planning process associated with the modernisation currently being carried out by Rio Tinto Alcan at its Lochaber power station.

14 November 2011

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Urquhart Castle is giving youngsters the chance to experience castle life in years gone by this winter. Starting from this Saturday, 19th November, Historic Scotland is launching a winter children’s workshop series which will run one weekend a month from November-March.