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Bloody Scotland is our pioneering and award-winning anthology of short stories – written by Scotland’s top crime writers and inspired by some of our most iconic properties. Discover where the inspiration for the book came from.
Using cutting edge technology to monitor the condition of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House in Helensburgh, a joint partnership with Historic Environment Scotland and the National Trust for Scotland is working to fully understand the extent of water damage to the famous Scottish building.
In British Science Week, we dig into the growing importance of science in archaeology and look at how modern scientific techniques can connect us with the past.
Do you believe in witchcraft? Some people might be scared to reveal the secrets of occult objects, but not us! Find out what we’ve discovered about one of the most intriguing treasures in our collection…
Ever wondered what life in Georgian Edinburgh might be like? Edinburgh College students uncover recipes that give us a taste of Auld Reekie!
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.