20 May 2009

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A programme to improve how Historic Scotland serves its customers, the ways it works with partners and shares its expertise has been announced by Culture Minister Michael Russell today (Wednesday, 20 May). Speaking at the final Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland (HEACS) conference, the Minister detailed the steps Historic Scotland will take. The Minister also launched a three-month consultation on the Heritage Bill (Scotland) which will modernise current heritage legislation.

20 May 2009

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Keeping teams in order on a football field is tough enough, but being referee for 80 warriors in a Medieval tournament is a whole new ball game. That’s the challenge for Denis Reid who will take the role of Carrick Herald Pursuivant, during Party at the Palace 1503 on 23 and 24 May. The two-day pageant and grand tournament takes place at Linlithgow Palace and recalls the celebrations for the wedding of James IV to Margaret Tudor and the signing of the Treaty of Perpetual Peace with England.

20 May 2009

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The Stanley Mills water mills complex has picked up its fourth conservation accolade in a matter of weeks. Historic Scotland staff are delighted to have been honoured with the highly prestigious Museum and Heritage Award for Restoration/Conservation. The UK-wide Museums and Heritage Awards for Excellence celebrate the wealth of expertise and innovation in the industry. They spotlight the exceptional work that goes into creating world-class visitor attractions, providing recognition for operators and suppliers.

18 May 2009

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First let me thank Archaeology Scotland and East Lothian Council for inviting me, and say how disappointed I am not to be able to join you today at Queen Margaret University this weekend. Your topic is one in which I have been interested for a long time – certainly long before taking over this present portfolio. We all agree that archaeology has a huge amount to contribute to investigating, understanding and celebrating Scotland.

18 May 2009

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A pilot project at Seton Collegiate Church means visitors can now get a clearer idea of what the historic building was like in its heyday. Information panels have been installed to explain the past uses of some of the fascinating Medieval carved and moulded stones on display in the church. Among them are surviving fragments of window tracery and water spouts which were important features of the church before it fell into ruin. There are also funerary items, like tomb slabs.