Historic Environment Scotland | Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba
WEB3 days ago · Get Ready for a Great Big Living History Week. Historic Environment Scotland is the lead public body established to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment. Browse the website today, or contact us to learn more.
Stirling Castle: History | Historic Environment Scotland
WEBHistory. 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 centuries. Today it remains a great symbol of Scottish independence and national pride. The castle’s long, turbulent history features:
Stirling Castle | Historic Environment Scotland
WEBStirling 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 since ancient times. Generations of Scottish monarchs have enlarged, adapted and embellished Stirling Castle.
Explorer Pass | Lead Public Body for Scotland's Historic Environment
WEBPrices. Our Explorer Pass is the perfect way to dive into Scotland’s fascinating history and heritage and explore many of our properties. The pass is valid for 14 consecutive days. The pass includes entry to Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castles, Skara Brae, and Fort George. The number of Explorer Passes is limited.
Calanais Standing Stones | Historic Environment Scotland | HES
WEBWalk among the megaliths at one of Scotland’s most magnificent and best-preserved Neolithic monuments. The Calanais Standing Stones are an extraordinary cross-shaped setting of stones erected 5,000 years ago. They predate England’s famous Stonehenge monument, and were an important place for ritual activity for at least 2,000 years.
Explore our sites by region | Historic Environment Scotland | HES
WEB0131 668 8600. Contact us. Historic Environment Scotland Head offices: Longmore House. Salisbury Place. Edinburgh. EH9 1SH. John Sinclair House. 16 Bernard Terrace.
History Awaits | Historic Environment Scotland
WEBExperience Scotland's autumn with a visit to our historic sites, where you can discover a world of history, heritage, and breathtaking views. Come and see our sites in all their colourful autumnal beauty before the winter sets in, but don't forget to pack your hats and scarves! Whether you're seeking a leisurely stroll, a thrilling adventure in ...
Stirling Castle: Getting here | Historic Environment Scotland
WEBHelp us cut carbon and traffic and preserve this historic site for future generations. Find out how to get here by train, bus, bike and foot Stirling bus station and train station are within walking distance of the castle, though it's uphill all the way. There are a …
Kilchurn Castle | Lead Public Body for Scotland's Historic …
WEBKilchurn Castle was a fortress, a comfortable residence and later a garrison stronghold, and contains the oldest surviving barracks on the British mainland. Its five-storey tower house dominates the complex, with a lower hall, courtyard and barracks below. Kilchurn Castle was built in the mid-1400s, and it remained the base of the mighty ...
Skara Brae | Leading Public Body for Scotland's Historic Environment
WEBOpening times. We recommend booking online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry. 1 Apr to 30 Sept: Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm) 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm)