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From time to time we have guest posts from partners, visitors and friends of Historic Environment Scotland.

Posts by Guest Blog

  • Up Helly Aa: Fire in Winter

    28 January 2025, Heritage, History
  • red and green tartan material lying on a white surface with two metal rings sitting on top

    Scottish Wedding Traditions

    13 December 2024, Heritage, History, Scottish Traditions
  • A photo of a fireplace at Stirling Castle and archive images of James VI as a child, Mary Queen of Scots, Lord Darnley and Buchanan who tutored the young James VI.

    The Prince in the Tower: James VI and I’s Childhood at Stirling Castle

    18 November 2024, History, Stirling Castle, Who are you?
  • A group of women standing on a pitch wearing shinty kits

    Hì ho rò na Boireannaich – a tha a’ Cluich Camanachd

    15 October 2024, Gaelic, Heritage
  • A group of women standing on a pitch wearing shinty kits

    Hì ho rò the women – A New Paradigm In Shinty

    15 October 2024, Gaelic, Heritage
  • An open walkway leads to some steps and a door. On the left is a view over the landscape. On the right is a castle wall with barred windows and carved decoration.

    The Prince’s Tower: Homeschooling at Stirling Castle

    25 September 2024, Stirling Castle
  • Crop of the illustration of the ship banquet at Stirling Castle.

    A Royal Ceremony: The Baptism of Prince Henry at Stirling Castle

    30 August 2024, History, Stirling Castle
  • A close-up of a colourful artwork in a Celtic style depicting scenes from myths featuring St Columba

    Illuminating the Legends of Colmcille

    16 August 2024, Gaelic, Supernatural and Folklore
  • A close-up of a colourful artwork in a Celtic style depicting scenes from myths featuring St Columba

    A’ soillseachadh Seann Sgeulachdan Chaluim Cille

    16 August 2024, Gaelic, Supernatural and Folklore
  • Exterior view of Iona Abbey on a sunny day. The abbey complex is complete with roofed buildings. It is small and not particularly ornate in comparison to other medieval abbeys.

    Three is the magic number at Iona

    29 July 2024, Get involved, History

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