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Date set for Dumbarton Castle to reopen after climate change assessment

DUMBARTON Castle will reopen to the public following a climate change assessment

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023

Campaign to save Wyndford tower blocks backed by two leading architects

Plans to demolish the four tower blocks in the north of the city have been met with objections from two architects who believe the buildings could still be saved and upgraded.

Glasgow Live · Jan 10, 2023

Dumbarton Castle to reopen to visitors in 'early spring'

Access restrictions were put in place last January, as a safety precaution while HES, who manages the site, introduced new measures to manage the impact of climate change on buildings in its care, an issue which is affecting heritage owners globally.

Daily Record · Jan 10, 2023

Green light given to dual part of A9 through famous Highland Perthshire battlefield after years of preservation concerns

Transport minister Jenny Gilruth approved the statutory procedures for the dualling of a 22km stretch between Killiecrankie and Glen Garry

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

Fury as Edinburgh heritage boss works from home 11,000 miles away in New Zealand

Historic Environment Scotland has been urged to explain the benefit to the taxpayer of the arrangement that includes their financial boss flying to New Zealand for nine weeks

Edinburgh Live · Nov 11, 2022

Heritage quango boss jets off to New Zealand for nine weeks while tourist landmarks stay closed

EXCLUSIVE: Historic Environment Scotland has been urged to explain the benefit to the taxpayer of the arrangement

Daily Record · Nov 11, 2022

Iconic park is skating close to historic status

Since being built in 1981, Livingston Skate Park has become one of the largest in the world and attracted skating superstars including Tony Hawke

Daily Record · Nov 10, 2022

Fears continued closure of historic Stewartry properties may put off visitors

Properties including Threave Castle and MacLellan's Castle have already been shut for lengthy periods due to concerns over masonry

Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022

Dumbarton MSP presses Cabinet Secretary over Royal Burgh anniversary 'snub'

Jackie Baillie has hit out over a lack of fanfare by the Scottish Government to recognise the historic occasion.

Daily Record · Nov 2, 2022

The Edinburgh ghost with an 'uneasy spirit' that lives in city's lesser known castle

An uneasy spirit allegedly haunts the grounds of Craigmillar Castle, but it hasn't been seen since in decades. Historic Environment Scotland rehashed the details of the ghost with spurs.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 31, 2022