Famous Glasgow landmark reopens after £3.05 million restoration A Glasgow institution has finally reopened following the completion of a two-year restoration project. The National (Scotland) · May 16, 2023
Glasgow's only medieval castle located in a housing estate with spectacular views of the city Situated on the fringes of a housing scheme in the south-west of the city there's an ancient castle that boasts some of the most amazing views over Glasgow. We take a look at the medieval Crookston Castle. Glasgow Live · May 7, 2023
The Scottish stone with 'Dobby lookalike' carving made 1,500 years before Harry Potter films A photograph of an ancient carved stone slab with fascinating markings has been shared by Historic Environment Scotland, who noted its similarity to a famous Harry Potter character. Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023
'Lost' 2nd-century Roman fort discovered in Scotland Archaeologists have discovered the buried remains of a Roman fort along Scotland's ancient Antonine Wall. LiveScience · Apr 24, 2023
Hidden symbols and 'anomalies' discovered in 800-year-old 'Stone of Destiny' to be used in Charles III's coronation A new look at the 13th-century Stone of Destiny reveals mysterious markings and other 'anomalies' that previously went unnoticed. LiveScience · Apr 21, 2023
Historic fountain at Linlithgow Palace sprayed with graffiti A HISTORIC fountain at Linlithgow Palace has been sprayed with graffiti and physically damaged. The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2023
Dumfries and Galloway community archaeology project enters final stages The Can You Dig It programme has given people the chance to find out more about the archaeology and history of the Ken/Dee valley Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023
Stone of Destiny reveals new secrets ahead of King Charles' Coronation Historic Environment Scotland discovered Roman numerals carved into the Scone relic while carrying out cutting-edge research Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023
Plans speeding ahead to give Livi Skatepark historic status Historic Environment Scotland wants to hear from locals about what the world-famous venue means to them Daily Record · Apr 12, 2023
The Scottish island abbey where the real-life Macbeth was laid to rest The tiny island of Iona, just off the Isle of Mull on the West Coast of Scotland, is home to what is widely considered one of Scotland's most historic and sacred sites. Daily Record · Apr 11, 2023
How will the Stone of Destiny be protected for King Charles’s coronation? THE transport and placement of the Stone of Destiny for the King’s coronation has been the subject of rehearsals ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2023
Finnieston foundry to be demolished and replaced with flats after Scottish Government ruling The Scottish Government has ruled that a historic foundry in Finnieston can be demolished and replaced with a 10-storey block of flats after objections were raised about plans. Glasgow Live · Mar 29, 2023
Families warn of impact on Luing if 'heart of community' school is shut for good Islanders on Luing say closing the local primary school would prove a barrier to repopulating a place that was once home to The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2023
Popular Dumbarton cafe opens second outlet - at the foot of The Rock Gayle McCallum, who owns You’ll Love Our Home Bakes on Glasgow Road, opened The Sons Rock and Rolls at Dumbarton FC’s stadium yesterday (Monday) - with a new agreement between the club and Historic Environment Scotland hoping to attract tourists visiting the castle. Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023
Edinburgh Live · Feb 19, 2023 Edinburgh Castle visitors hit out at 'video featuring Prince Andrew' Historic Environment Scotland have revealed visitors biggest issues with Edinburgh Castle, after 28 pages of complaints were lodged in the past year - and they include 'boring' audiobooks and a video featuring Prince Andrew.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2023 New exhibition to shine new light on Antonine Wall history A JOURNEY back into the history of the Roman occupation of Scotland is being offered by a four-star Scottish visitor attraction.
Edinburgh Live · Feb 7, 2023 Edinburgh locals told 'don't feed ducks' as swans wiped out by bird flu at historic park Historic Environment Scotland have put signs up at St Margaret’s Loch in Holyrood Park as they link the bird deaths to avian flu.
Daily Record · Feb 6, 2023 The crypt under a Scottish cathedral that featured in harrowing Outlander scenes Glasgow Cathedral is one of the most impressive buildings in Scotland, being the only mainland cathedral to survive the Reformation, but it will hold extra meaning to Outlander fans.
Glasgow Live · Jan 31, 2023 Wyndford flats denied listed status in blow for tenants hoping to stop demolition Historic Environment Scotland has concluded that the four Wyndford tower blocks facing demolition are not of "special architectural or historic interest" despite calls to save them.
Glasgow Live · Jan 30, 2023 Historic Sauchiehall Street M&S facade 'should be saved from demolition' Paul Sweeney MSP calls for the facade of the historic Sauchiehall Street building to be saved from demolition have been backed by Historic Environment Scotland.
Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023 Caerlaverock Castle at heart of pioneering project showing how heritage sites can become community resources Creative Caerlaverock will work across the arts, heritage and sciences to develop skills, increase confidence and support wellbeing through storytelling, history, creativity and technology
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2023 Washed away: can Britain’s crumbling castles be saved from the sea? From Tintagel in Cornwall to the remote Orkney isles, heritage experts are battling to preserve the UK’s historic sites from coastal erosion
Glasgow Live · Jan 13, 2023 Historic Glasgow boathouse transformation captured in stunning pictures The incredible transformation of a boathouse dating back to 1905 that sits beside the River Clyde at Glasgow Green has been captured on camera. The West Boathouse is due to be reopened later this year.
Daily Record · Jan 12, 2023 Plans for new Lidl in Alexandria progress - as key bodies give the green light The supermarket giant has been targeting a move to the Vale for almost a decade, with proposals taking a major step forward in November as they applied for planning permission.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023 Date set for Dumbarton Castle to reopen after climate change assessment DUMBARTON Castle will reopen to the public following a climate change assessment