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In an exclusive extract from her new book, historian Fiona Watson introduces us to the real Macbeth, Mary Queen of Scots and Sir Walter Scott.
Lucky escapes, unexpected arrivals and dramatic discoveries: storms have had a big impact on Scotland’s history.
It’s astounding! Time is fleeting and we’ve got evidence in the HES archives to prove it. Listen closely as Rosie, one of our Archives Officers, takes us on a time travelling trip through Scotland then and now.
Wondering what it takes to reopen over 200 Historic Scotland sites following the UK Lockdown? Get the 101 on reopening in this post!
You and your family can now grab a well-earned change of scenery at a selection of our safe and secure sites. It might be the perfect place to get away from it all, enjoy the fresh air and get some historic head-space.
What can a medieval poem tell us about how Robert the Bruce made strategic use of Scotland’s castles? Dr Callum Watson takes a look.
The German philosopher Goethe said ‘music is liquid architecture’. But what would a building sound like? Composer Tree Burton has been finding out…
Collections Access Manager Lynsey Haworth shares five fascinating objects to be found at 99 Kirkgate, Leith, better known as Trinity House.
What is the role of myths in history? Why should we care about them? In this blog we look at some common ‘myth-conceptions’ with Cultural Resources Advisor Dr Laura Harrison
Ahead of National Sewing Machine Day, we explore the history of this pastime – from the first needles and thread to the rise and fall of Clydebank’s iconic Singer Tower and beyond