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HRH The Princess Royal and First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon made a special visit to Holyrood Park earlier today. The Princess Royal joined representatives from @scotgov and HES to plant the 70th tree in the Queen’s Jubilee Wood, which was gifted to Her late Majesty last year.

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📢 Seriously massive news alert! 📢 Prehistoric animal carvings have been discovered for the first time in Scotland. These recently authenticated carvings rewrite the story of prehistoric rock art in north-west Europe. News release here:

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We're heartbroken and outraged by recent vandalism at @welovehistory Linlithgow Palace. The ornate fountain, built by James V in 1538, has been spray-painted and physically damaged. Walls and flagstones at the centuries-old site have also been badly defaced. (1/3)

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Fancy exploring a Neolithic village? Our new digital model of Skara Brae lets virtual visitors step inside this iconic World Heritage site on #Orkney . It also highlights the impacts of climate change on the 5,000-year-old village.

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Thanks to Alex at Stick in the Mud Conservation - and £14,375 from our Historic Environment Support Fund - this category A listed cottage at Lower Ardelve in Lochalsh has a new lease of life. All through traditional building methods. Doesn't it look smashing! #HESsupported

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Absolutely heartbreaking news this morning. Our thoughts are with our friends at @ScottishCrannog

'There's nothing left' – Huge fire at Scottish Crannog Centre

The Scottish Crannog Centre roundhouse near Kenmore appears to have been all but destroyed by fire. The wooden building – created as a replica of an Iron

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@YorkshireMuseum How about a Victorian guide book made from the wood of the Old Gallows Tree @welovehistory Doune Castle? Because who doesn't love their tourist info with a hint of historic executions?

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At 7am #OnThisDay in 1930, the 36 remaining residents of St Kilda departed for the Scottish mainlaind on a ship called the 'Harebell'. A handful of oats and an open Bible was left in each house. You can see footage from that day in the @Scranlife archive:

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The Stone of Destiny has left @edinburghcastle for its journey to @wabbey It will travel in a special carrier built by our stone conservation & joinery teams. The stone will be part of the coronation in May before it returns to Scotland. 🗞

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Today is St Enoch's feast day. St Enoch was the mother of #Glasgow ’s patron saint, St Mungo. It is said that St Enoch’s Square is the site of her last resting place. There was a church on this site up until 1926, standing just behind the original St Enoch’s Subway Station.

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June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month. Scotland’s connections with the biggest ethnic minority community in Europe dates back hundreds of years. Despite their role in Scotland’s story, we rarely talk about their contributions and experiences. A #GRTHM thread 👇

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It’s #NationalCatDay . This medieval moggy #cat certainly made its mark on the Chapter House tiles at Glenluce Abbey. The Abbey dates from 1192 but the Chapter House was rebuilt in the 15th century. The Abbey is a #ScheduledMonument :

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Did you know the #wintersolstice is the perfect time to visit Maeshowe on Orkney? For three weeks before and after the shortest day of the year the sunlight shines straight down the passage and illuminates the chamber of the 5,000-year-old tomb

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Devastating news that @GSofA Mackintosh Building – one of Glasgow’s most iconic buildings - and other nearby buildings stricken by fire. We will be talking to our partners to find out what support we can provide at this time.

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We won't lie, we were pretty thrilled to hear #MuseumsUnlocked is all about the #Neolithic and #BronzeAge today. We'll be highlighting some faves - like these famous @welovehistory monuments from the Heart of Neolithic #Orkney : Maeshowe, Stones of Stenness & Ring of Brodgar.

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Today, we paws to remember Greyfriars Bobby, who died #OTD in 1872. The story goes, that the love he had for his master was fur-ever and the faithful terrier spent 14 years guarding the grave nightwatchman, John Gray. What a wee diamond in the ruff! 🐶💎💞

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Scotland has declared a climate emergency. And our historic environment is on the front line. We can’t face the climate emergency and its effects on our historic environment alone. Find out how we can take action together in our new Climate Action Plan:

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#Outlander made its UK tv debut this week, and we've welcomed a surge in visits to the sites that star in the series

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Fancy helping to build a new Iron Age village and Crannog in Highland Perthshire? Yep, this is truly a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity! Learn traditional building techniques as our Vernacular Buildings Craft Fellow, hosted by @ScottishCrannog :

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This new pedestrian bridge helping link Doune Castle with Doune village was officially opened today. Isn't it a beauty? Spanning the Ardoch Burn, the bridge is made from local timber and was built using the craft skills of HES apprentices. Full story 👉

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Our experts are working to address this damage before the Palace reopens, but we want to be clear that vandalism of historic buildings is a heritage crime. It can cause irreparable damage, divert resources from other work and cause us to lose pieces of our past forever. (2/3)

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Buckingham Palace announced the death of HM Elizabeth II, the country’s longest-serving monarch. The Queen had strong links to Scotland & many of our sites. We will look back on her life, commemorating these links during this period of national mourning.

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Today is the anniversary of the Battle of #Culloden - the last battle of the 1745 Jacobite Rising. It's one of the most important battles in the history of the British Isles, with international significance. Find out more in our Battlefield Inventory ⬇️

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Police Scotland are investigating the incident. If you have information that could help, please report it using 101, or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or

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How it started: How it went:

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The recent spell of warm weather (though it feels like a long time ago now) has led to another exciting discovery - a rare #Pictish symbol stone in Aberdeen! Find out all about it here

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Westray - aka the 'Queen o' the Isles' - is where a tiny Neolithic figurine called the Orkney Venus (or Westray Wife) was discovered on a 2009 archaeological dig. Explore this Scottish island online with stunning aerial views from the #HESarchives ⬇️

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A very happy #InternationalMountainDay to all of you! Here's a glorious image of the cheviot hills to celebrate.

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Statement on Stirling Castle: "At around 8:30 this morning, a group gathered on the Esplanade at Stirling Castle. A member of Castle staff, understanding this to be an unauthorised demonstration, followed our normal procedure... (1/3)

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This is The Beatles playing Dundee in 64. What was your first gig in Scotland? Tell us or tweet a pic of a ticket stub with #HeritageDay17

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Gigantic designations news! We've just listed what remains of the 'Craigmillar Gulliver' in Edinburgh at Category C.

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Cabinet Secretary @FionaHyslop visited Doune Castle today to announce £6.6m investment in iconic sites across Scotland #HHA2017

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We are sorry to hear about the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. He visited our @welovehistory sites over the years, including @edinburghcastle , Iona Abbey, Linlithgow Palace, and @stirlingcastle where he joined The Queen to officially reopen the royal palace apartments.

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The Skye Terrier affectionately known to Edinburgh residents as Greyfriars Bobby is said to have died #OTD in 1872. The following year, a statue was erected in Bobby's memory. Category A listed since 1977, it incorporates two drinking fountains: one for humans and one for dogs.

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Whilst we’re all social distancing, we just wanted to let you know you can still access unstaffed @welovehistory sites for free. We need to stay at home as much as we can, but during this difficult time it’s going to be important to clear your head. (1/3)

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We've released a new report about the links between some of our historically important sites & the British Empire. Nearly 38% have a connection. Some had an important function within the empire; others were owned by people involved with the empire. More:

New Report on Connections Between Properties in Care and the British Empire released | HistEnvScot

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) today published a new report entitled “Surveying and Analysing Connections between Properties in Care and the British Empire, c.1600-1997.”

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On this day in 1850, Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh. So today we ask - what's your favourite adaptation of his work, and why is it Muppet Treasure Island? #SailingForAdventureOnTheBigBlueWetThing

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There was a small disturbance at @EdinburghCastle earlier & Police were called. There's damage to the protective glass housing the Honours, but the casing was not breached & the Honours were not damaged. The Castle remains open, but we've closed the Crown Room & Royal Apartments.

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Step inside Maeshowe Chambered Cairn from the comfort of your home with our newly updated app! Built over 5,000 years ago, this is one the finest Neolithic structures surviving in Europe. Download your free copy: iOS 👉 Android 👉

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Skara Brae, Maeshowe, the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar together make up the Heart of Neolithic #Orkney . These ancient, enthralling landscapes give us exceptional insights into the society, skills and spiritual beliefs of the people who built them. #WorldHeritageDay

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We can confirm that the group had made no prior approach to the site to seek permission for use of the Castle esplanade. Our staff followed procedure that would be taken for any unauthorised demonstration or photo opp at our sites.” (3/3)

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A Shetland pony munches on grass in front of the Craw Stane, Aberdeenshire. The stone is incised with the symbols of a fish and a Pictish beast. In the distance can be seen the hillfort of Tap O North. One for #WildlifeWednesday ?

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Soar above the autumnal colours of Dollar Glen and look down on 15th century Castle Campbell - a historic moment to unwind this #NationalStressAwarenessDay 🏰🍂

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A Roman fortlet that once stood next to the @AntonineWall has been rediscovered 🤩 The fortlet was thought to be lost to time, but our archaeological survey team uncovered the remains through geophysical surveying. Read the full story👇 #WorldHeritageDay

A Roman fortlet thought lost to time is rediscovered | HES

Historic Environment Scotland has discovered the buried remains of a Roman fortlet that once stood next to the Antonine Wall in West Dunbartonshire.

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Happy Birthday to the Forth Bridge! It was officially opened #OnThisDay in 1890, making it 131 today 🎂 An icon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an amazing feat of engineering. We ❤ you #ForthBridge !

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Abject scenes in the HES offices as we realise it's #BringYourDogToWorkDay and NOBODY HAS BROUGHT A DOG TO WORK.

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If you haven’t spent 2020 painstakingly crafting historic landmarks in confectionery, what *have* you been doing? Jennifer Stuart from our Business Support Team has busied her winter evenings reconstructing @ScottishCrannog from #gingerbread . We ❤ this baked crannogy goodness!

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Our aerial survey team were out flying this week and found some exciting new #archaeological sites in Dumfries & Galloway and the Borders. The new discoveries are from the Iron Age and include a settlement, fort and settlement enclosure. What else will we discover this summer?!

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Given the latest government information on #COVID19 , we’re sad to say we’re now closing all our sites, depots and offices with immediate effect. The safety of our staff, visitors and partners is of paramount importance. (1/3)

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Happy #HeritageAwarenessDay 2019! We're delighted that @BarbaraDickson is starting off the celebrations with this beautiful reading of @JackieKayPoet 's 'Threshold'. Open the door and step over the threshold. Where will heritage take you?

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The Dwarfie Stane is prehistoric, dating to between 3500-2500 BC. It's the *only* example in the British Isles of an above-ground boulder used as a tomb. So like @TheCastleHunter , we're not impressed with whoever left a bag of loo roll on it. #BinYourLitter or take it home!

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It's #LeftHandersDay , which means we will of course whip out the left-handed story of Ferniehurst Castle & Clan Kerr. 📚 The castle is said to have been designed with a "left-handed" staircase to give the left-handed Kerrs the advantage when fighting right-handed attackers. ⚔🏰

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It's around about this time of year that the Watch Stone on #Orkney begins to feel a bit thirsty... Legend has it that this 5.5m tall stone dips its head into loch at midnight on New Year’s Eve and takes a drink...

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Do we have a Thursday treat for you! Thanks to the wizardry of our Digital Documentation team, you can now explore the amazingly-preserved House 7 at Skara Brae, from anywhere in the world, in glorious 3D!

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#Edinburgh is as much a work of art as the pieces it's home to. Explore them w/ #edinburgh101 (ft Hutton’s Section):

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Hidden on the underside of a massive stone slab which tops Dunchraigaig Cairn in Kilmartin Glen, at least 5 animals have been carved into the rock, including 2 stags with enormous antlers. 🦌 🦌

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Today we're remembering Jane Haining. During WWII she refused to abandon Jewish children in her care, insisting their need of help was greater than ever. She died in Auschwitz. Jane was honoured with a commemorative plaque in 2015. #WomensHistoryMonth

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Mavisbank, dating back to the 18th century, is one of the oldest, historic buildings in #Loanhead . With @LandmarkTrust , we're looking for your views on restoring this derelict building in #Midlothian and bringing the surrounding landscape back to life.

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Get ready to have some fun on Heritage Awareness Day! Join us on Thursday 20 September as we share stories, laughs and #ScottishConnections . Stay tuned for more info. #SaveTheDate

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We’re lighting up @edinburghcastle in yellow, the colour of peace and of the Ukrainian flag. We send our solidarity to the people of Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine

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This #scheduled standing stone on #Lewis is the tallest in Scotland and has stood for thousands of years. What stories might there be to tell about it this #NationalStorytellingWeek ? @sfs_uk @scotstoryforum

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If you find yourself walking down Gilmore Place in #Edinburgh , look up at number 33. In this part of the city, you'll find one of our commemorative plaques - and now a new mural - dedicated to Frederick Douglass, African American author and freedom fighter.

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Some terribly sad news from Beauly Priory. 😢 The iconic 800-year-old elm tree in the priory grounds has succumbed to Dutch elm disease. We plan to allow the tree to decline with grace & we've created a 3D laser scan to record this unique piece of history

Disease killing 'Europe's oldest' elm tree

Believed to almost 800 years old, the Beauly elm has been laser-scanned as part of work to document it.

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One of many reasons why the Forth Bridge is deserving of its World Heritage Site status. An engineering marvel indeed!

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the forth rail bridge toilet has really upset me

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This #HESarchives photo shows how the three-storey hall at Jenner's Department, Princes Street, Edinburgh looked when it opened in 1895. You can use Canmore's new full screen and zoom functions to have a browse at

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As the eyes of the world turn toward Edinburgh's St. Giles' Cathedral where The Queen lies at rest, we look back at its 800-year history as a central landmark of the Old Town.

St. Giles' Cathedral and its Royal history - Historic Environment Scotland Blog

Ahead of the Service of Thanksgiving at St Giles Cathedral, we take a brief look at the history of this national landmark.

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At Ferniehirst Castle near Jedburgh, the ancient seat of Clan Kerr, the staircase spirals anti-clockwise. A "left-handed staircase" would have put right-handed attackers at a disadvantage. In Scotland, "Kerr-fisted" is sometimes used to describe left-handedness. #LeftHandersDay

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The #scheduled Cairnbaan carving is one example of Scotland’s magnificent prehistoric rock art #InternationalRockDay

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We've seen evidence of more people driving to #HolyroodPark . We're now closing two Holyrood Park car parks from Fri 1 May. Only Broad Pavement remains open strictly for use by key workers & visitors with mobility issues.

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Before you go on a buried treasure hunt in Scotland, it’s important to remember that more than 8,000 historic sites are legally protected scheduled monuments. Undertaking certain activity at scheduled monuments, including unauthorised metal detecting, could break the law. (1/2)

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Who would live in a house like this? Well, the architect, James Gowans (born #OTD in 1821). It was called Rockville and once stood on Edinburgh's Napier Road, but it was demolished in 1966. More on Gowans ➡️

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6 April 1320 6 April 2020 700 years ago, the Declaration of Arbroath left Arbroath Abbey on a long journey to Pope John XXII in Avignon. #Arbroath2020

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#OnThisDay in 1979, thousands of curling players descended on the Lake of Menteith for Scotland's most recent Grand Match or Bonspiel. The outdoor tournament traditionally pits the north of the country against the south. On this occasion, the North won by 3,937 shots to 3,144.

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What has #ClimateChange got to do with the Neolithic village at Skara Brae? A thread about how #Orkney is on the frontline of #ClimateHeritage impacts 👇

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#OnThisDay 20 years ago, the heart of King Robert the Bruce was re-buried at @welovehistory #MelroseAbbey - or was it? Uncover the case of the Melrose heart in our blog ➡

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Exciting news – we’re ready to start reopening our @welovehistory sites! 🎉 On Friday 30 April, we’ll be reopening the doors to 27 of our staffed sites and hundreds of open air, free-to-access sites. 🏰🏭⛪

Plans set out to reopen properties as COVID-19 restrictions ease | Historic Environment Scotland

Scotland’s historic sites get ready to lower their drawbridges once more following the Scottish Government's route map to lift restrictions across mainland Scotland

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Well we’ve done it: in 2017/18 we welcomed more than 5 million people to our properties for the first ever time in a single year! That’s a 17% increase from the previous year. Thank you to all our wonderful visitors - we couldn’t have done it without you!

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Amazed by Orkney? Enchanted by Edinburgh? Captivated by St Kilda? On Saturday we’ll be celebrating a #StayAtHome World Heritage Day – and we want you to help us to explore Scotland’s six incredible World Heritage sites virtually! (1/2)

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"Say aaaaahhhhhhh!" Here's a nice #FacesInThings from the #HESarchives . These boilers from the Granton Gas Works look like they have the lurgy! This photo was take #OTD in 1899.

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Today we announced that African American freedom fighter Frederick Douglass will be celebrated under our 2018 Commemorative Plaque Scheme. Successfully nominated by @EdOurBondage , Douglass once ran anti-slavery campaigns from Edinburgh. Read more here:

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The 2.5km-long, 110m-high cantilever bridge that links Edinburgh with Fife and the Highlands is a masterpiece of human creative genius. The Forth Bridge conquered a natural barrier of a scale and depth that had never before been overcome by humans. #WorldHeritageDay

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How's this for a #YCW2020 and #WHM2020 combo? Around 1912, it's said that the Royal Navy challenged the men of Trondra, Shetland to a regatta. The women turned up instead - and won. Transferring sheep and peat between islands had made them more than a match for the challengers!

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These fascinating spirals form a collection of extraordinary Neolithic rock art in a glen rich with remnants of Scotland’s prehistoric inhabitants. Take a closer look at Achnabreck from the comfort of home with the #HESarchives ➡️

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The unique Bar Hill Fort is over 2,000 years old and formed part of the north-western frontier of the Roman Empire. But this @UNESCO World Heritage site has – for the 5th time in 12 months – been damaged by what appears to be illegal metal detecting.

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🎈Happy birthday to us!🎈 We’re 5⃣ years old today. Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, Historic Scotland members, heritage lovers and trainees and apprentices who have been part of the journey so far!

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Overwhelmed by the prospect of home educating? Let Craft Knight canter to your rescue! ✂️🖍️🎨 Learn how to make your very own horse and knight for jousting, galloping and general japery. 🐎 Share your results on #LearningWithHES & find more resources at

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What do the next 5 years hold for Scotland's historic environment? Launched today, #OurPastOurFuture - Scotland’s national strategy for the historic environment - provides a roadmap🗺 Here are 3 things you need to know about what it says👇

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We love this archive image of a wee lad helping his pal get a drink in 1890s Dunbartonshire. Be sure to lend a hand to your friends (four-legged or otherwise) this #WorldKindnessDay !

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Exciting news! Eight communities across Scotland are set to benefit from over £860k in funding awarded jointly by us & @HeritageFundSCO as announced by @AngusRobertson in Govan today. This investment aims to create better places to live, work & visit.

Culture Secretary announces over £850,000 investment in eight communities | HistEnvScot

Coastal towns such as Girvan and Buckhaven and busy urban centres including Govan and Aberdeen are amongst eight projects in Scotland set to benefit from new area-based funding

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After consultation, we've listed 8 towering examples of post war architecture in Aberdeen. Find out more about how these buildings help tell the story of post-war Scotland

Aberdeen post-war multi-storey flats listed at Category A

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has awarded eight multi-storey flats in Aberdeen category A listing status because of their outstanding architectural and historic interest.

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Our aerial survey team took to the skies this week and discovered new evidence of ancient settlements. Marks in crop fields revealed a souterrain, or Iron Age underground passage, and a Roman temporary camp - isn't this exciting?! @BBCScotlandNews

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📢 TRAINEE OPPORTUNITES 📢 We’re looking for six trainees to join our conservation department, gaining hands-on experience. Our 12-month traineeships include climate impacts, technical research and collections management! Apply through our jobs portal:

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This afternoon, take a virtual tour of the recently reopened Linlithgow Palace and go behind the scenes with Sophia Mirashrafi over on our blog to discover how it was created.

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Our library of 3D @Sketchfab models includes @welovehistory sites, collections items and archaeological finds, meaning you can explore thousands of years of Scottish history digitally, from anywhere in the world! Check it out here: 📷 Dun Carloway, Lewis

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Interested in the style of Mary Queen of Scots? Find out more about our 'Women of the Crown' fashion show, held at @edinburghcastle last night, showcasing a collection created by international fashion designer Jeff Garner from @prophetik

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We need a Post-doctoral Research Assistant to help uncover secrets of Scotland’s Rock Art. Sound like you? Apply at

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Happy #Coosday ! The HES photo unit love to take the occasional bovine snap on their travels - can you identify the historic pastures in the pictures below? @welovehistory @VisitScotland

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