14 July 2010

Media Releases

As Westray locals and archaeologists wait to hear if the Orkney Venus will be named the Best Archaeological Discovery for 2009, the islanders have plenty to celebrate with the “Venus Affect” boosting the economy. Some local businesses on Westray are reporting a massive increase – in some cases up to 45 per cent - in revenue since last year. This is being attributed to the publicity the island has enjoyed since the discovery of the Neolithic figurine, affectionately known as the Westray Wife, at the Links of Noltland and the subsequent travelling exhibition of the figure around Scotland.

14 July 2010

Media Releases

Historic Scotland is looking to recruit a replacement focus group member at short notice for their project at Linlithgow Palace over three Saturday afternoons this summer. You’d need to be able to come to Linlithgow Palace between 2 and 4pm on Saturdays 24th and 31st July and 7th August.

9 July 2010

Media Releases

Visitor figures to one of the UK’s most significant monuments have soared in the first half of 2010.

5 July 2010

Media Releases

The outside walls of the Great Hall at Stirling Castle are being freshly limewashed so it looks in perfect condition for next spring’s reopening of the royal palace.

1 July 2010

Media Releases

Linlithgow Palace looks forward to two weekends of Spectacular Jousting