24 October 2008

Media Releases

Spinning a yarn at Historic Scotland's newest attraction

20 October 2008

Media Releases

Responses to Historic Scotland’s consultation on Historic Battlefields have been published today (Monday, 20 October). The consultation on the Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEP) on Historic Battlefields ran between April and July this year. It was the ninth consultation on a SHEP that Historic Scotland has conducted. 70 responses were received from the public, heritage groups and other organisations. Those responses are available to view online.

17 October 2008

Media Releases

The future management of Orkney’s world famous Neolithic landscape was outlined yesterday (16 October) by Culture Minister Linda Fabiani. The management plan for the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (WHS) sets out the significance of the UNESCO designated site.

16 October 2008

Media Releases

Historic Scotland’s Regional Kids Go Free Drawing competition. Historic Scotland’s Kids Go Free month has been proving popular this year and a special drawing competition has been announced. Budding young artists are invited by Historic Scotland to draw their own version of one of our cartoon characters featured on our trails at our properties across Scotland. Drawings will then be entered into a gallery, with special regional runner-up prizes.

13 October 2008

Media Releases

Historic Scotland’s new Director of the Technical Conservation Group (TCG) David Mitchell has reiterated the agency’s commitment to technical research and raising standards in the conservation, repair and maintenance of the traditionally built environment. As Director David will be responsible for leading Historic Scotland’s work in this area.