The Romans are coming … to Falkirk

THE sights and sounds of a Roman encampment are to be recreated in the grounds of Callendar House in Falkirk as part of a series of events to celebrate World Heritage Day.

Events will take place on 18 April at all five of Scotland's World Heritage sites - Edinburgh's Old and New Towns, the Antonine Wall, the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, New Lanark and St Kilda.

Workshops and exhibitions will take place at all the sites, except the uninhabited island of St Kilda, which will be celebrated in events in Tarbert on the Isle of Harris.

Culture minister Fiona Hyslop said: "World Heritage Day is a fantastic opportunity for people to come together to celebrate our rich heritage and cultural diversity. These events are designed to raise awareness of the importance of these truly valuable and unique sites and to recognise each one's contribution to both their communities and Scotland's story as a whole."

Sue Mitchell, from Historic Scotland said: "This project provides a fantastic opportunity for people to become involved in their local heritage."