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Plans to charge admission fee for island's standing stones ignites right to roam row

A RIGHT to roam row has broken out following a proposal to charge visitors an admission fee to see ancient standing stones in Lewis ...

The National (Scotland)

Bid to close Scottish museum on 'history theme park' sparks outrage

A SCOTTISH council’s bid to close a museum on an estate that has been likened to a “history theme park” will be delayed to allow a masterplan…

The National (Scotland)

Stone of Destiny’s Roman numeral mystery unravelled, expert believes

THE researcher who is trying to trace the “hidden” fragments of the Stone of Destiny believes she has decoded another mystery of the ancient…

The National (Scotland)

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Expert believes she has unravelled Stone of Destiny’s Roman numeral mystery

XXXV is inscribed on the historic stone, in a place which would have been difficult to access.

The Independent UK

Historic Scottish abbey undergoes inspection for climate change effects

HISTORIC Environment Scotland (HES) has begun masonry inspections to review a historic Scottish abbey which dates back to the 11th century.

The National (Scotland)

1,000-Year-Old Pictish Ring Unearthed Under Scottish Town By Descendant Volunteer‌ ‌

Volunteer John Ralph discovers a rare kite-shaped ring at historic Burghead fort, shedding new light on the Pictish past.‌ ‌

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Historic Highlands distillery set to reopen doors for first time in 40 years

A HISTORIC distillery in the Highlands is set to reopen its doors after being closed for more than 40 years ...

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Historic cinema saved at last minute from demolition after securing listed status

A HISTORIC cinema building has been saved at the last minute from demolition after it was granted listed status ...

The National (Scotland)

How scientists confirmed authenticity of Stone of Destiny fragment

A NEW report has detailed how scientists verified the authenticity of a fragment of the Stone of Destiny which was found in a cupboard in...

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners launch petition to reopen 200-year-old path

Campaigners today launched an urgent petition calling on Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to reopen Edinburgh’s Radical Road path, following a…

The National (Scotland)

Cultural traditions across Scotland ‘at risk of being lost’ to time

RESEARCHERS have warned that culture and traditions which have shaped communities across Scotland are at risk of being permanently lost.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish walkers mark five-year anniversary of Edinburgh's Radical Road closure

CAMPAIGNERS today marked the fifth anniversary of Edinburgh’s Radical Road closure with an urgent call for Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish walkers up in arms over Edinburgh footpath shut for five years

Radical Road at foot of Arthur’s Seat, beside Holyrood Palace, was closed in 2018 after rock falls led to safety concerns

The Guardian - UK

Investigation launched as Saltire sprayed on Scottish monument

AN OLD Second World War building near Edinburgh that has been painted with a Saltire is to be investigated by Historic Environment Scotland.

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Wreck of Glasgow-built steamship given protection by Historic Environment Scotland

The wreck of Europe’s first commercial steamship, said to be of “international significance”, has been designated as a scheduled monument by…

The Independent UK

Wreck of Europe’s first commercial steamship given protection

The Comet was built in the early 19th century.

The National (Scotland)

'Remove Nazi symbols from Edinburgh Castle displays', Culture Secretary told

SCOTLAND’S Culture Secretary has been asked to step in to remove “all Nazi insignia” from Edinburgh Castle ...

Daily Record

Dumbuck House Hotel could be stripped of B-listed status amid demolition plans

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is proposing to de-list the former Dumbarton hotel amid new plans to partially demolish the building.

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's 'secret' gay nightclub that was shut down by notorious city cop

A historic Edinburgh nightclub was once the target of a decorated Edinburgh policeman, in what he described as a ‘war on homosexuality’ where he made it his mission to expose the homosexual 'offences' going on inside.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Castle claps back at tourist who branded tour 'ridiculously expensive'

A visitor to Edinburgh Castle has said that their trip was extremely expensive and slammed the attraction for charging £3.50 for an audio guide tour on top of the entrance fee.

Daily Mirror

Visitor to historic UK attraction slams its 'cash grab' £3.50 charge on entry

Edinburgh Castle has hit back at the criticism over the "ridiculously expensive" fee one tourist described they paid for extras, like an audio guide - and they left a scathing review on TripAdvisor

Daily Record

Edinburgh Castle hits back after tourist brands it 'ridiculously expensive' over £3.50 charge

A tourist who visited Edinburgh Castle earlier this month left a scathing online review that slammed it as a "cynical cash grab".

Daily Record

Call for "urgent action" to ensure Perthshire's Elcho Castle reopens to the public soon

Restrictions have been in place at Elcho Castle since January 2022

Daily Record

£1 entry to Scotland’s 600 historic sites for all Young Scot card holders this summer

National Trust for Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses are taking part in the initiative.

Daily Record

Racial and homophobic slurs daubed on historic Kilwinning Abbey landmark

Specialist cleaning solution had to be used to prevent further damage at the site.

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