8 July 2008

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Linda Fabiani, MSP, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture, today (Tuesday, 8 July) welcomed the decision by the World Heritage Committee to grant the Antonine Wall, the Roman frontier in Scotland, World Heritage Site status. The announcement, made in Quebec, grants Scotland its fifth World Heritage Site which is its first Roman Site. The Antonine Wall becomes part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site alongside Hadrian’s Wall and the German limes.

7 July 2008

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Historic Scotland announce details of a re-enactment event taking place at St Andrews Castle on Sunday 20 July. At the Hands of Bruce will see the castle taken over by Robert the Bruce and his men, taking visitors back to medieval times and a period of uncertainty and unrest in Scotland.

1 July 2008

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The artist-in-residence is back at Holyrood Park by popular demand with a programme of arty activities to keep visitors entertained throughout July. Life on the Lion takes place over four Sundays where artist Barbara Middleton will look at a different aspects of life at the Park including the landscape, ecology, recreation and wildlife.

1 July 2008

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One of Western Europe’s most impressive prehistoric sites and the third largest stone circle in the British Isles - Orkney’s Ring of Brodgar - is the subject of a major archaeological project which will start next week.

26 June 2008

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Orkney World Heritage Site Ranger Service play host to family events this July, with opportunities for people of all ages to join in the fun and learn all about what the Rangers get up to.