The Latest Breaking News from Historic Environment Scotland

The Scottish stone with 'Dobby lookalike' carving made 1,500 years before Harry Potter films

A photograph of an ancient carved stone slab with fascinating markings has been shared by Historic Environment Scotland, who noted its similarity to a famous Harry Potter character.

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023

'Lost' 2nd-century Roman fort discovered in Scotland

Archaeologists have discovered the buried remains of a Roman fort along Scotland's ancient Antonine Wall.

LiveScience · Apr 24, 2023

Hidden symbols and 'anomalies' discovered in 800-year-old 'Stone of Destiny' to be used in Charles III's coronation

A new look at the 13th-century Stone of Destiny reveals mysterious markings and other 'anomalies' that previously went unnoticed.

LiveScience · Apr 21, 2023

The Scottish island abbey where the real-life Macbeth was laid to rest

The tiny island of Iona, just off the Isle of Mull on the West Coast of Scotland, is home to what is widely considered one of Scotland's most historic and sacred sites.

Daily Record · Apr 11, 2023

How will the Stone of Destiny be protected for King Charles’s coronation?

THE transport and placement of the Stone of Destiny for the King’s coronation has been the subject of rehearsals ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2023

Finnieston foundry to be demolished and replaced with flats after Scottish Government ruling

The Scottish Government has ruled that a historic foundry in Finnieston can be demolished and replaced with a 10-storey block of flats after objections were raised about plans.

Glasgow Live · Mar 29, 2023

Families warn of impact on Luing if 'heart of community' school is shut for good

Islanders on Luing say closing the local primary school would prove a barrier to repopulating a place that was once home to

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2023

Popular Dumbarton cafe opens second outlet - at the foot of The Rock

Gayle McCallum, who owns You’ll Love Our Home Bakes on Glasgow Road, opened The Sons Rock and Rolls at Dumbarton FC’s stadium yesterday (Monday) - with a new agreement between the club and Historic Environment Scotland hoping to attract tourists visiting the castle.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

Edinburgh Castle visitors hit out at 'video featuring Prince Andrew'

Historic Environment Scotland have revealed visitors biggest issues with Edinburgh Castle, after 28 pages of complaints were lodged in the past year - and they include 'boring' audiobooks and a video featuring Prince Andrew.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 19, 2023

New exhibition to shine new light on Antonine Wall history

A JOURNEY back into the history of the Roman occupation of Scotland is being offered by a four-star Scottish visitor attraction.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2023