23 January 2007

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The Antonine Wall, connecting the Forth and the Clyde in Scotland, and built in the 2nd Century as the furthest north west boundary of the Roman Empire, has been put forward by Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell as the UK’s latest nomination for World Heritage Site status.

17 January 2007

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Historic Scotland has announced that the National Stone Conference planned for February will now be held at a later date. The Building With Stone conference was originally scheduled to take place at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow on February 7 and 8, 2007.

16 January 2007

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The two winners of Scotland’s national heritage photography competition PhotoArch met Culture Minister Patricia Ferguson MSP to receive their prizes today. Steven Grant (8) from Caithness and Amy McLay (10) from Midlothian were chosen from more than 400 entries to the PhotoArch competition.

12 January 2007

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The Archdiocese of Glasgow has appointed conservation specialists to investigate possibilities for the long term future of A-listed St Peter’s Seminary, Cardross.

11 January 2007

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Do you know a young person with a passion for the historic environment? Maybe they wax lyrical about the beauty of Scotland’s castles, perhaps they devote their time to helping others discover history or brave the elements to take part in archaeological digs.