25 March 2008

Media Releases

Nine dilapidated churches across the country are to be repaired thanks to over £1.3 million funding package announced today by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Scotland. Each of important architectural merit, the churches make a significant contribution to their town’s identity, and in Falkirk’s case, its name, while providing a hub for local people to meet and share interests.

17 March 2008

Media Releases

Policy on the consent process for the country’s 8,000 Scheduled Monuments has been launched by Scottish Ministers today (Monday, 17 March). The Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEP) sets out Minister’s policies on works affecting scheduled monuments, which are archaeological sites, buildings and structures of national importance.

17 March 2008

Media Releases

Historic Scotland inspectors are to visit the West End and the Dean area in Edinburgh to identify the city’s important buildings and to review existing listings. The team will visit locations in this part of the city centre looking for buildings that merit listing while giving a fresh appraisal to properties already on the list. This will ensure that area has the appropriate statutory protection.

13 March 2008

Media Releases

Scotland’s newest visitor attraction opens its doors to the public on Friday 21 March. An ambitious £4.6 million project to breathe new life into the Stanley Mills complex, on the banks of the River Tay, is now complete.

11 March 2008

Media Releases

Comedy, costumed characters and conjuring tricks help Historic Scotland celebrate Easter this March at Edinburgh Castle. Visitors are in for a real treat with a two-day event that has something for everyone to enjoy.