2 December 2008

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New range of Edinburgh Castle branded goods goes on sale.

27 November 2008

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This year, why not celebrate Christmas in style by joining the festivities at the capital’s most stunning landmark - Edinburgh Castle.

26 November 2008

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As Scots prepare to celebrate their national day, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture Linda Fabiani has announced free entry to Historic Scotland visitor attractions across Scotland on the last weekend of November. Admission charges were waived at sites on 30 November 2007. This year, the heritage agency has gone one step further by opening up 45 attractions across Scotland for free on 29 and 30 November. In line with Scottish Government initiatives, this is clear support in marking St Andrew’s Day as a national day for Scotland.

25 November 2008

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Culture Minister Linda Fabiani today (Tuesday 25 November) met construction trainees who have benefited from a partnership between Historic Scotland and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The trainees were given bursaries to support them while they undertook the National Progression Award in the Conservation of Masonry.

25 November 2008

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Simple and inexpensive measures can make your home more energy efficient, a conference will hear tomorrow (Wednesday, 26 November) at The Hub in Edinburgh. Historic Scotland-lead research will show that traditional buildings are much maligned in their energy efficiency performance, and can make a positive difference to combating climate change on a range of fronts.