28 December 2006

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Many will make it their New Year’s Resolution to lose some pounds, but this January, Historic Scotland is inviting people to come to Edinburgh Castle and do exactly the opposite!

22 December 2006

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A low key military ceremony was held on 21 December 2006 to commemorate the reburial of 17th century soldiers who died in the last great siege of Edinburgh Castle.

22 December 2006

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Filming the setting winter sun as its rays reach inside the ancient Maeshowe tomb and light up the inner chamber is not the easiest of tasks. For the past week, Douglas Scott, a silversmith from Tain, has been studying the weather forecasts as he awaits the right moment to load his camera equipment in the car and make a dash for the Orkney ferry.

21 December 2006

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One of the most historic parts of Fortrose Cathedral is being brought back into use thanks to major renovations.

20 December 2006

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Since the turn of the millennium, Bothwell Castle has welcomed over 40,000 visitors. In recent years, Historic Scotland Monument Manager Chris Timmins has noticed something very different about the main bulk of his guests: they sit when told, they like to sniff things and they’ve got four legs?!