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They say that the only thing that never changes is change itself and that certainly rings true for the monument to the explorer Mungo Park in Selkirk.
Did you know you can get cheaper entry if you visit some of Scotland’s spectacular castles by train, bus, bike or on foot? And that’s not the only advantage of arriving car-free. Here are five great things about a car-free visit to Doune Castle.
Each August, the Edinburgh Festivals turn Scotland’s capital into the world’s biggest stage. From the brilliant to the bizarre – here are our favourite moments from the history of Edinburgh’s International, Fringe, Film Festival and co from our archives
Our largest re-enactment event is back and it’s bigger than ever. Celebration of the Centuries returns to Fort George on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 August. Get ready for a legendary day that will be remembered for centuries!
An introduction to our new project exploring the architecture of Scotland’s historic high schools, and the stories these buildings can tell.
It’s that time of year when the kids can feel a bit bored and you may want to encourage them to get out of the house. Well, this is the perfect time to make use of your Historic Scotland membership! There are lots of superb historical sites open and they are well worth spending time […]
When you hear Girlguiding, you might be thinking about campfires, badges and uniforms. But the history of Girlguiding has a few other surprising, darker twists. Take a trip through our archives and into the history of Girlguiding with our Learning Assistant at Edinburgh Castle, Lydia Housley.
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month is a time to celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller heritage, but it’s also a time to confront uncomfortable truths. Nacken, artist and activist Shamus McPhee takes a look at the history of persecution endured by Gypsy Travellers in Scotland.
The identity of Walter Sholto Douglas stumped the literary world for centuries. The 19th-century Scottish writer and friend of Mary Shelley rose to fame as a man but was christened Mary Diana Dods. Adam Kashmiry unfolds the fascinating story of the enigmatic writer and queer pioneer on our blog.
Discover some of the amazing ancient sites in Scotland that are associated with celebrating the Summer Solstice