30 August 2007

Media Releases

Six communities will be transformed thanks to nearly £2m in Historic Scotland funding. The Conservation Area Regeneration Schemes (CARS) in Aberdeen, Brechin, Coupar Angus, Dalkeith, Dysart and Kilmarnock are intended to kick-start local authority-led projects to breathe new life into historic areas.

30 August 2007

Media Releases

They are the only mammals in the world naturally capable of flight; there are over 1,100 species worldwide; they emit high-pitch sounds; they can be found almost anywhere in the world apart from the polar regions and extreme deserts; and this Saturday 1 September 2007, Historic Scotland rangers are inviting people to come and find out a whole lot more (and go a bit bonkers) about the bats in and around Linlithgow Palace.

30 August 2007

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Grants of more than £800,000 have been offered for projects involving listed buildings of outstanding historic and architectural importance throughout Scotland. This year’s awards will benefit projects in Tiree, Aberlour, Glasgow, Cromarty, Annan and Dalkeith.

17 August 2007

Media Releases

“We’re going on a bat hunt! And you can come too!” That’s the open invitation from The Holyrood Park Ranger Service, which is hosting two special events for anyone who’s ever wanted to find out all about the wonderful world of bats.

13 August 2007

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Who let the dogs out? That’s the question visitors to Holyrood Park will be asking themselves this weekend as Edinburgh’s largest and most popular green space becomes the venue on Sunday 19 August for the Holyrood Park Fun Dog Show. The family event, which takes place from 11.00am to 3.00pm, has been organised by the Holyrood Park Ranger Service.