Historic Environment Scotland launches pilot fund to support Scotland’s historic places of worship
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Historic Environment Scotland launches pilot fund to support Scotland’s historic places of worship
18th August 2026Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced a new pilot fund to help Scotland’s listed places of worship carry out vital repairs and conservation work. The Scotland’s Places of Worship Fund will support eligible listed places of worship across Scotland by helping them recover VAT costs associated with repair works, helping…
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Historic Environment Scotland Archive Talk Delves into Scotland’s Sporting Past
24th July 2026Historic Environment Scotland is marking a summer of sport with a talk exploring Scotland’s sporting heritage With Scotland enjoying the Commonwealth Games and World Cup this summer, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is celebrating the nation’s sporting heritage with a special talk exploring its archive collections. A Summer of Sport will…
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Help tell the story of Scottish football
11th June 2026HES is inviting the public to help identify sites linked to the development of football in Scotland On the eve of Scotland’s ninth World Cup finals, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is launching a new project exploring the places that have shaped the development of modern football in Scotland. HES is…
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Edinburgh Castle to Host Outdoor Production of The Three Musketeers
8th June 2026All for one, and one for all! The Three Musketeers take centre stage at Edinburgh Castle Adventure, swashbuckling and intrigue will take centre stage as Crown Square at Edinburgh Castle is transformed into an outdoor theatre for a production of The Three Musketeers later this month (Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June). Visitors are invited to experience a rip-roaring adventure that will see the Musketeers cross swords with the…
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Exclusive St Andrews Links golf merchandise now available at heritage sites including Edinburgh Castle
2nd June 2026Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has become an official stockist of St Andrews Links golf merchandise at Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, Urquhart Castle, St Andrews Castle and online at Stor.scot, providing visitors the opportunity to shop a selection of products from The Home of Golf. Golf has been played at St…
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Young people get hands-on heritage experience at Edinburgh Castle
1st June 2026School pupils from across Edinburgh swapped their classroom for the Castle this week to try their hand at construction and traditional skills through a Build Your Future event. Historic Environment Scotland (HES), in partnership with Scottish Traditional Building Forum and The City of Edinburgh Council, held the event for nearly…
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Historic ‘time capsule’ returns to Edinburgh Castle’s Crown Room
28th May 2026Notes uncovered during refurbishment work at Edinburgh Castle have now been returned to the Crown Room where they were first found. Hidden behind the room’s historic oak panelling, the papers came to light earlier this year as work began to redesign the display of the Honours of Scotland — the…
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Limited Edition ‘Defender of the Nation’ Whisky Launched
11th May 2026Only 232 bottles made exclusive to Historic Scotland A limited‑edition whisky celebrating the mighty fortress of Edinburgh Castle is available to purchase from Stor.scot, Historic Scotland’s online shop, and in person at the Edinburgh Castle Whisky and Finest Food Shop. The Defender of the Nation has been distilled at the Tamdhu Distillery in Speyside. The whisky matured for 17 years…
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Doors reopening to historic sites across Edinburgh and the Lothians for the summer season
30th March 2026Cairnpapple Hill, Seton Collegiate Church, Torphichen Preceptory and Trinity House will reopen to visitors from Wednesday 1 April, as Historic Environment Scotland (HES) kicks off the start of its spring/summer season. Cairnpapple Hill is one of Scotland’s best-known prehistoric sites, with evidence of human activity on the hill dating back over 5,500 years. The site will be open from 10am to…
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See behind the scenes as Edinburgh Castle’s Crown Room gets a right royal makeover
26th March 2026Work is progressing on redevelopment of the Crown Room at Edinburgh Castle, the historic home of the Crown, Sword and Sceptre which make up the Honours of Scotland. Since the Crown Room closed its vault doors in January, significant refurbishment has been underway to enhance the display of the Honours.…
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