3 July 2009

Media Releases

The year is 1306 and news reaches St Andrews Castle that Robert the Bruce has been declared king. Visitors to the castle on Sunday, 19 July can watch events unfold as a group of Scots discuss the issue and find their loyalties are divided. Some think the new King Robert I will allow them to throw off the yoke of English rule.

2 July 2009

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Two of the great symbols of Scottish royalty are about to come to life on Edinburgh Castle esplanade. Costumed characters are being introduced to portray the lion rampant and the unicorn, two of the magnificent beasts which appear on the coats of arms and heraldic shields in the castle. They have been created as part of ongoing development to enhance the experience of visitors as they arrive at Scotland’s premier paid-for visitor attraction. The characters are being introduced for a trial period from Monday, 6 July and could become a permanent feature on Edinburgh Castle esplanade.

1 July 2009

Media Releases

A new partnership chaired by Fergus Ewing MSP met recently and agreed to work together to save the Corrieyairack Pass. Historic Scotland, Highland Council, Glensherro Estate, Culachy Estate and Speyside Trust have agreed an immediate action plan to protect the remaining sections of the Pass by re-instating drainage and carrying out essential repairs. Historic Scotland have agreed £29,500, Highland Council have agreed £2500 from both the Badenoch & Strathspey Ward and from the Aird & Loch Ness Ward.

1 July 2009

Media Releases

Culture Minister Michael Russell has announced a groundbreaking project for Historic Scotland to digitally document Scotland’s five World Heritage Sites -  The Antonine Wall, St Kilda, New Lanark, Heart of Neolithic Orkney, and the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh. This will be matched with the documentation of five international heritage sites taking Scotland’s expertise in heritage documentation and conservation around the world. Creating what will be known as the Scottish Ten.

30 June 2009

Media Releases

Scotland is famed for its rugged countryside and outdoor pursuits but the less energetic are swapping Munros for the new sport of castle bagging. Touring the country and visiting the most castles in a weekend has become a popular pass-time for recession hit Brits.