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In 1650, Oliver Cromwell’s troops invaded Scotland determined to crush Scotland’s covenanter army. Uncover the history that led to the siege of Dirleton Castle.
Rosie from our Designations Team explains why we’re reviewing the listing of thatched buildings across Scotland, from the Hebrides to the Borders.
From rescued council offices to a distillery, discover the eco-friendly and community-focused regeneration projects celebrated at the 2019 RIAS awards.
In this Volunteers’ Week blog, three of our heritage volunteers share their stories of how they got involved and what they love about championing Scotland’s amazing places.
As Ramadan draws to a close, one young Scottish Muslim shares her experience of observing Ramadan and we take a brief look at the history of Islam in Scotland.
Get ready to join us in the shadow of the rock this weekend as some of history’s greatest armies march on Dumbarton Castle!
To celebrate Geek Pride Day, we asked four Historic Environment Scotland experts to “geek out” on their most niche interests, with bizarre and curious results.
Ever wondered why your local pub’s called ‘the Goth’? We go to the mining communities of Fife and the Lothians – via Sweden – to answer this peculiar pub quiz…
Take a monastic journey through medieval Scotland, exploring the role of food and drink the lives of Cistercian and Benedictine monks – and why abstaining from eating meat is far from a modern idea.
Learn how you can be a ‘citizen scientist’ at 20 of Scotland’s most evocative historic sites as part of an exciting new conservation project.