Historic Environment Scotland

The fallen Aberlemno III stone surrounded by its protective box

The Picts: Call for 'full and open' investigation into toppled stone

Craig Easton, Historic Environment Scotland craft fellow blacksmith

'At risk' register to highlight heritage skills at risk of dying out

The Aberlemno 3, which dates from the 9th Century, before it blew over in the wind. PIC: CC.

1,200-year-old Pictish stone 'massively damaged' as wind blows it over

Ravenscraig Castle in Kirkcaldy. Picture: Scott Louden

The 565-year-old castle to reopen more than 3 years after being shut

Diver Graeme Bruce, of Easdale Island, retrieves a piece of Bell's Pottery from the wreck of the SS Eagle off the coast at Lamlash Bay, Arran. PIC: Naomi Watson.

'Euphoria' as lost shipwreck off Scottish island reveals itself

Aultmore House has been renamed Tomintoul by its new owners, Angus Dundee Distillers Ltd, who will embark on a major renovation of the property. PIC: Rosalind Erskine.

Bob Dylan's former Highland hideaway gets major upgrade

Kellie Castle and the 3D imaging of its historic ceilings (Pics: Brian Chapple /National Trust for Scotland)

Historic castle ceilings brought to life by 3D digital scans

Archaeologists working at the site of the Culduthel Iron Age craftworking village near Inverness, which was discovered as housebuilders prepared to move onto the land. PIC: HeadlandArchaeology.

Exclusive Scotland risks 'wholesale loss' of heritage due to archaeology cuts

The historic house 'smashed to smithereens' over safety concerns

The wooden heart carved from the Bruce Oak, said to have been planted by a young Robert the Bruce, which travelled from the west of Scotland to Jerusalem. PIC: Lisa Ferguson.

The friends who took Robert the Bruce's 'heart' to the Holy Land

Bannockburn House

Bonnie Prince Charlie house in survival battle - with buckets deployed

The Stone of Destiny at Westminster Abbey in London

Quest to find more than 30 Stone of Destiny fragments

The Broch of Mousa with The Haa and the burnt mound adjacent.

See pictures of Scotland from the air to go on show in new exhibition

Trump Turnberry with the remains of Turnberry Castle on the promontory in the foreground, to the left of the lighthouse.

Trump golf course seeks to get closer to Robert the Bruce castle

Pouring money into an Edinburgh Castle masterplan will come at a cost Scotsman leader comment

A Pictish spearbutt discovered close to East Lomond hillfort in Fife is believed to have been used in close contact.

Scotland's 5 top archaeological finds of 2024 revealed

The Stone of Destiny inside the damaged case

Activists who targeted Stone of Destiny told to carry out unpaid work

Hall of Clestrain, the Orkney birthplace of Arctic explorer John Rae, is at risk from the elements with a £1.6m campaign now launched to save it. PIC: David Fleetwood.

The £1.6m campaign to save island home of great Arctic explorer

Tourists at Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness. PIC: Getty/Andy Buchanan.

Scotland's third most popular castle under pressure from tourists

The community on the island of Iona is set to benefit from improved connectivity

Birthplace of Christianity in Scotland fast-tracked into 21st century

Pollution issues at the loch were highlighted again on Monday when scores of dead fish were found. Picture: NatureScot

Hundreds of dead fish found at historic loch in 'shocking' discovery

The Cladh a’ Bhile burial ground, which dates to the 7th Century, sits on the west side of Loch Caolisport in Argyll. PIC: Anne Burgess/geograph.org

Landowner loses bid to keep ancient graveyard for family burials

Castle of Light 2024

Edinburgh Castle counts down to spectacular light show to help mark the capital'...

The old Infirmary Street baths, the first in the capital, which is now the Dovecot tapestry and weaving studios. PIC: HES

5 of the best restorations of Edinburgh's historic buildings

Kraiknish Dun, a spectacular ancient dun or fort, has been recognised for its cultural significance.

Dramatic 2,000-year-old Iron Age fort given national monument status

Visit Scotland writes: “Located on the eastern shore of Loch Sween, this imposing ruin is thought to be one of the earliest stone castles built in Scotland.” (Photo: mike138 via Flickr)

Explainer The Oldest Castle in Scotland: Where is the oldest Scottish castle?

Floodlit Edinburgh Castle will fall into darkness this week as repairs get underway. PIC: photoeverywhere/CC

Edinburgh Castle to fall dark for first time in five years

The Calanais Standing Stones are an extraordinary cross-shaped setting of stones erected 5,000 years ago

Tour operators urged to miss out major visitor site due to erosion

Cumbernauld town centre around 1980. Pic: Contributed

I used to work in Scotland's most hated building - now it'll be knocked down

Saoirse Ronan plays Rona, a character based on writer Amy Liptrot, in major new film The Outrun which is shot partly in Orkney. PIC: PA.

From Selkies to sea monsters, the Orkney folklore behind new hit film

Historic Environment Scotland collections registrar Ross Irving with the statue of Robert Burns

Robert Burns statue discovered in compost heap returned to Scotland

Kisimul Castle stands on a rocky islet in a bay just off the coast of Barra; you can only access it via boat ride. The name ‘Kisimul’ is said to come from the castle’s Gaelic and Nordic heritage - the Gaelic name ‘Caisteal Chiosmuil’ means ‘castle of the rock of the small bay’.

The 600-year-old clan island stronghold undergoing major repairs

New Lanark is one of three of Scotland's UNESCO heritage sites considered to be most at risk from the impact of climate change.

The three Scottish historic sites 'most at risk from climate change'

The isle of Luing in the Inner Hebrides was long famed for its slate production with a quarry now set to re-open after the community was granted planning permission for the enterprise.

Industry set to return to tiny Scottish island after 60 years

Vital repairs are underway on St Kilda as the kirk and school are made wind and watertight.

St Kilda repair job presents 'gruelling logistical marathon'

Major Roman site to be excavated to build luxury home plan

Walkers on the Radical Road in Edinburgh's Holyrood Park before the closure. PIC: Ian Rutherford / The Scotsman

Why it's time to reopen Edinburgh's Radical Road

A 3D model of Robert the Bruce's face goes on display at Dunfermline Abbey to mark the 750th year of his birth.

Where you can see new 3D model of Robert the Bruce's head

Bannockburn Battlefield is set to become home to Scotland's first harness racing track after plans were approved by Stirling Council - but the move has been criticised by National Trust for Scotland.

Bannockburn trotting track approval to 'destroy' battlefield

Plans for the dig at the Roman fort at Inveresk, East Lothian, have been approved Picture: Google Maps

Trenches to be dug at one of Scotland's most important Roman sites

Smailholm Church in Kelso

The historic village church that would be transformed into four-bedroom home

An aerial photo of the Dallas Dhu distillery, which will be reopened. Picture: Historic Environment Scotland

The 125-year-old Speyside distillery set to reopen to the public
The Dallas Dhu distillery was mothballed in 1983 as the whisky industry suffered from a crippling drop in demand for the spirit around the world

Elder Library and Community Hub has reopened after two years

Look inside historic library gifted by a 'greatest' Glaswegians

Fresh plans have been submitted for more works at Kildrummy estate in Aberdeenshire

New plans show millionaire couple's remake of former shooting estate

Tantallon Castle has been turned into an impressive 3D model

Take an armchair tour of one of Scotland's most impressive coastal castles

Kelso Abbey remains fully closed to the public three years on from when Historic Environment Scotland took the decision to close the site for essential stonemasonry works

Access to top abbeys remain restricted three years on from inspection

Heritage chiefs consult on charging entrance fee for island monument

Kelso Abbey. Picture: Stuart Cobley

Safety inspections at Scotland’s historic sites ‘90 per cent completed’

The site of the Burghead Fort. Doorie Hill, where the telegraph pole was placed, sits close to the houses running to the east of the site. PIC: Aberdeen University.

Pictish 999: Apology as telecoms pole appears at ancient site

First look at Stone of Destiny in new home at Perth Museum

The Stone of Scone was taken to Westminster Abbey for King Charles' coronation last year (Picture: Susannah Ireland/PA)

SNP requests fragment be reunited with Stone of Destiny in Perth

Edinburgh Castle to host outdoor concert screening of first Harry Potter film

Exclusive Arthur’s Seat braced for more visitors as pressure mounts on landmark

Kelso Abbey. Picture: Stuart Cobley

Tories propose reforms to help re-open and protect Scotland’s historic sites

Livingston Skate Park, built in 1981, created a global buzz given its scale and design and has been listed as a significant monument in Scotland. PIC: HES.

'Legendary' Livingston Skate Park listed by heritage chiefs

Controversy erupted over Edinburgh Castle's Redcoat Cafe

Redcoat Cafe and a row that obscures the scarlet tunic's history in Scotland

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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