Bothwell Castle is one of medieval Scotland’s outstanding monuments. Walter of Moray’s aristocratic family acquired the land on which Bothwell Castle stands in 1242. Either he or his son William – ...

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is inviting members of the community to drop-in events to discuss the potential changes to access and charging arrangements at Calanais Standing Stones In a bid to ...

Two young elm trees have been planted on the site of the historic Beauly Elm, which in January last year eventually succumbed to Dutch elm disease. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) have worked ...

Stanley Mills in Perthshire will offer visitors free entry on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May as part of National Mills Weekend. Managed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES), Stanley Mills, a former ...

An Explorer Pass, valid for 14 consecutive days, is a great way to explore our iconic sites.

Stirling is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles – an icon integral to how we understand the nation’s story. The castle peaked in importance in the 1500s, but its volcanic crag has been fortified ...

Aberdour Castle was built in the 1100s and went on to serve generations of three noble families – including a Regent of Scotland. The Douglas family left their mark, raising the height of the ...

Stirling Castle has been likened to ‘a huge brooch clasping Highlands and Lowlands together’. From high on a volcanic outcrop, the castle guarded the lowest crossing point of the River Forth for ...

Holyrood Park is open 24 hours a day, year-round. Sturdy footwear with a good grip is recommended for exploring Holyrood Park. Walking just a short distance can take you from tarmac pavement to rugged ...

In line with best practice in the visitor attractions industry, visitors with disabilities are treated on an equal basis with all other visitors and entry is charged at the appropriate admission ...

Going to work is something special when your office is a royal palace, a medieval abbey or a prehistoric ruin. Even more so, because you’ll use your skills to protect and promote our unique heritage – ...

Mesolithic and Neolithic stone and flint tools found in Holyrood Park reveal human activity on the site since at least 5000 BC. Bronze Age people farmed the land and lived in small settlements, traces ...