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The Latest Breaking News from Historic Environment Scotland

Plans for new Lidl in Alexandria progress - as key bodies give the green light

The supermarket giant has been targeting a move to the Vale for almost a decade, with proposals taking a major step forward in November as they applied for planning permission.

Daily Record

Date set for Dumbarton Castle to reopen after climate change assessment

DUMBARTON Castle will reopen to the public following a climate change assessment

The National (Scotland)

Campaign to save Wyndford tower blocks backed by two leading architects

Plans to demolish the four tower blocks in the north of the city have been met with objections from two architects who believe the buildings could still be saved and upgraded.

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Dumbarton Castle to reopen to visitors in 'early spring'

Access restrictions were put in place last January, as a safety precaution while HES, who manages the site, introduced new measures to manage the impact of climate change on buildings in its care, an issue which is affecting heritage owners globally.

Daily Record

Scots stone mason given £3.5m compo after work gave him life-changing lung conditions

Thompsons Solicitors - who represent Mr Walters - said it was believed to be among the largest settlements for a worker diagnosed with silicosis and systemic lupus erythematosus.

Daily Record

Stonemason carves a name for himself at national SkillBuild awards

First prize for Historic Environment Scotland's Doune depot apprentice Luke

Daily Record

'Coorie' tartan collection launches to celebrate Scotland's heritage

Lochcarron of Scotland have collaborated with Historic Environment Scotland to create a tartan collection.

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Perth leisure centres forwarded for protected status as part of national campaign

Bell’s Sports Centre and Perth Leisure Pool could become listed buildings after an application was made to Historic Environment Scotland

Daily Record

Green light given to dual part of A9 through famous Highland Perthshire battlefield after years of preservation concerns

Transport minister Jenny Gilruth approved the statutory procedures for the dualling of a 22km stretch between Killiecrankie and Glen Garry

Daily Record

Fury as Edinburgh heritage boss works from home 11,000 miles away in New Zealand

Historic Environment Scotland has been urged to explain the benefit to the taxpayer of the arrangement that includes their financial boss flying to New Zealand for nine weeks

Edinburgh Live

Heritage quango boss jets off to New Zealand for nine weeks while tourist landmarks stay closed

EXCLUSIVE: Historic Environment Scotland has been urged to explain the benefit to the taxpayer of the arrangement

Daily Record

Iconic park is skating close to historic status

Since being built in 1981, Livingston Skate Park has become one of the largest in the world and attracted skating superstars including Tony Hawke

Daily Record

Fears continued closure of historic Stewartry properties may put off visitors

Properties including Threave Castle and MacLellan's Castle have already been shut for lengthy periods due to concerns over masonry

Daily Record

Dumbarton MSP presses Cabinet Secretary over Royal Burgh anniversary 'snub'

Jackie Baillie has hit out over a lack of fanfare by the Scottish Government to recognise the historic occasion.

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Edinburgh Live

The Edinburgh ghost with an 'uneasy spirit' that lives in city's lesser known castle

An uneasy spirit allegedly haunts the grounds of Craigmillar Castle, but it hasn't been seen since in decades. Historic Environment Scotland rehashed the details of the ghost with spurs.

Daily Record

Fears closure of historic Dumfries and Galloway buildings is driving away tourists

A number of Historic Environment Properties have been shut for several months due to concerns over the condition of masonry

The National (Scotland)

New interactive map showcases the Scottish area's that shaped the BBC

From Balamory to Glasgow's 'Tardis,' the BBC and Historic Environment Scotland have made an interactive map of the places that shaped the BBC.

Daily Record

Dr Who's Tardis and Balamory to feature on interactive map of iconic TV and film locations in Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland has teamed up with its counterparts across to showcase 13 Scottish locations which have shaped the history of the BBC.

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The Independent UK

Scottish locations made famous on BBC featured on interactive map

Historic Environment Scotland has helped create the map as the BBC marks its 100th year.

Edinburgh Live

Sneak peek at Edinburgh Castle of Light winter display as tickets go on sale

Local primary school children were invited to the castle to get a glimpse at some of the displays that will be on offer at this year's event. Tickets go on sale today.

Daily Record

Bid launched to have HM Factory Gretna designated as a scheduled monument

A move is being made to have what is left of the site near Eastriggs saved for its "heritage significance"

Daily Record

Heritage chief agrees to meet with community over controversial fencing at Dunblane Catherdral

HES chief executive Alex Paterson tells Holyrood committee he is "happy" to meet Community Council members.

The National (Scotland)

Overlooked women writers finally recognised with new Edinburgh plaques

FIVE Edinburgh-born women writers have been recognised with commemorative plaques and the donation of their books to 15 public libraries across the…

Daily Record

Dunblane residents express anger over state of cathedral graveyard after two-year wait

An inspection found that hundreds of gravestones at the site were 'unstable' in December 2020.

Daily Record

Work on Lochwinnoch's 16th century tower is now complete thanks to grant funding

Peel of Castle Semple needed repair works done to prevent the structure's collapse

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