19 August 2010

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The worlds of science and heritage and how they can help each other will be explored at a one day conference hosted by Historic Scotland at Glasgow’s Science Centre on Tuesday 7th September. Professor Anne Glover, Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland will open the conference which is set to explore a broad variety of topics, appealing to scientists and non-scientists alike.

18 August 2010

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The unique atmosphere of the Renaissance period is being recreated at Rothesay Castle next week when visitors will be treated to a series of special performances of 16th-century chamber music.

12 August 2010

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History's fighting forecs rally for one weekend only at Britain's mightiest artillery fortification for a great family day out. The vast garrison fortress of Fort George near Inverness is putting the final preparations in place for its biggest ever event which takes place this weekend. On Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August, Britain’s mightiest artillery fortification will stage the ‘Colossal Celebration of The Centuries’.

12 August 2010

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A team of heritage conservators and digital design experts from Historic Scotland and the Digital Design Studio at the Glasgow School of Art will be digitally recording the Orkney World Heritage Site using laser scanners. The project, expected to last two weeks, is the second Scottish site the team will scan with 3D laser scanners as part of the Scottish Ten - an ambitious five-year project to use cutting edge technology to create exceptionally accurate digital models of Scotland’s five UNESCO designated World Heritage Sites and five international sites.

11 August 2010

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Craigmillar Castle, one of the most impressive medieval monuments in the Lothians, is hosting a fun Family Festival this Sunday, 15th August. The event features a ‘kids go free’ offer designed to encourage families to come along and enjoy a great day out, with a variety of activities aimed at all ages.