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On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the diverse work carried out across HES by just a few of our female archaeologists.
In Scottish Apprentice Week, Cara Jones, from the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists explores plans to future-proof archaeology and offer new routes into the profession.
What links the Queensferry crossing, the oldest building in Edinburgh and a car park in Dunfermline? We explore the life of one of the most important figures in Scottish history: Saint Margaret.
Here at HES we are responsible for a vast historic estate of castles, abbeys, palaces, brochs… and websites. Digital Project Officer Nathan McConway takes us through the process of rationalisation.
Kathleen Anne Veitch was one of the first women architects in Scotland, but what do we know about her life, work and death? Bryony Donnelly uncovers the talent that should be remembered this Women’s History Month.
100 years after the largest intentional sinking of a naval fleet in history, Deputy Head of Designations, Philip Robertson reflects on Scapa Flow’s place in 20th century naval history and the importance of its underwater heritage.
We explore the adventurous life of John Muir, who rose from humble beginnings in East Lothian to being voted the most important person in the history of California.
Exploring some of the events and tensions that led to the ‘Bloody Friday’ in Glasgow on January 31st 1919, also known as the Battle of George Square.
The story behind an Aberdeenshire stone circle which was thought to be thousands of years old – but was recently revealed to be a 20-year-old replica.
In 1794, Scottish stonemasons undertook the long journey from Edinburgh to Washington DC to help build one of the world’s most iconic and symbolic buildings