27 March 2007

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The bid to have the Antonine Wall recognised as a World Heritage Site is a step closer after the nomination document was accepted by UNESCO. Culture Minister Patricia Ferguson said: “The Antonine Wall is an outstanding archaeological treasure, not just for Scotland, but for Europe. We have now heard from UNESCO that the nomination has passed the first stage.

26 March 2007

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Scotland’s unique heritage is key to its world-wide appeal. That is the message from Culture Minister Patricia Ferguson as she announced the beginning of consultation on four new policy papers.

22 March 2007

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Horticultural inspiration is just a click away as details of the best gardens in the country go online for the first time. The Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes records of the best estates and parks in the country and it can now be searched on the Historic Scotland website.

21 March 2007

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. Historic Scotland launches nationwide egg painting competition to create a Scottish LeggendChildren across Scotland are being invited to get their creative (egg) heads on over the next few weeks as part of a nationwide Easter competition organised by Historic Scotland. The ‘Create a Scottish Leggend’ competition will be launched at Edinburgh Castle on Thursday 22 March 2007, giving children just four weeks to turn an egg into one of their favourite historical characters or places.

13 March 2007

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The record-breaking, three-millionth visitor to Historic Scotland properties in 2006-07 was presented today with a bottle of Dallas Dhu Whisky by Patricia Ferguson, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport.