28 December 2007

Media Releases

Everyone from King James V to the court jester will be gathering at Stirling Castle to celebrate the new year in Renaissance style. The monarch and his wife, Mary of Guise, have invited the ordinary folk of Scotland to come along and join them on 1, 2 and 3, January between 11am and 3.30pm. But beware as their motives might not be entirely unselfish – the rumour is that some unwary visitors may be pressed into joining the castle guard.

27 December 2007

Media Releases

A piece of Glasgow’s motoring history has been listed at category A by Historic Scotland. The Arnold Clark Garage, also known as the Botanics Garage, on Vinicombe Street has been upgraded from category B to A in recognition of its national importance.

26 December 2007

Media Releases

The winter weather is so cold it has even frozen the prices at Historic Scotland properties. January has traditionally been the time when annual review of entry fees to our 75 staffed castles, abbeys, palaces and ancient monuments takes effect.

21 December 2007

Media Releases

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman has published a report into the listing of an Edinburgh building. The report, published on Wednesday December 19, 2007, considered complaints made against the agency by the owner of the property.

19 December 2007

Media Releases

Archaeologists have discovered a mysterious Neolithic structure at one of Orkney’s most important sites. The announcement was made following the conclusion of a successful rescue excavation, led by Historic Scotland, at the Links of Noltland on Westray.