Queer heritage across Scotland explored in brand new book who will be remembered here

Queer heritage across Scotland explored in brand new book who will be remembered here

Featuring 14 authors including Ali Smith, Damian Barr, Rona Munro and Louise Welsh. who will be remembered here: queer spaces in Scotland is a new book published by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) on Thursday 14 August 2025, now available for pre-order on Stor.scot. In this anthology, 14 writers share the places and…

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Historic Environment Scotland calls for public stories for national wellbeing exhibition

‘Historic Places, Breathing Spaces’ campaign launches today to help boost wellbeing through connection to heritage 60% of people say their wellbeing improved because of visiting a HES site Leading Scottish influencers support campaign for wellbeing heritage Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is calling for people across the country to connect with…

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Whisky created by Scottish rugby players now available at Edinburgh Castle

Pierre Schoeman and Duhan van der Merwe paid a visit to the Castle to see Hirundine Whisky on the shelves Hirundine 12-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, created by Scottish rugby legends Pierre Schoeman and Duhan van der Merwe, is now available to purchase from Stòr, the online shop of Historic…

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Grant funding targets heritage for all

New Historic Environment Scotland (HES) report highlights investment in Scotland’s most deprived communities HES’s annual grants report, published today (Wednesday 11 June) as part of Scotland’s Historic Environment Forum, shows a significant increase in support for projects in Scotland’s most deprived areas. Investment through HES grant programmes in areas in…

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