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 ...

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 ...

Visit the beautifully sited ruin of a fortified manor dating back to the 1200s, associated with the Wars of Independence and Mary Queen of Scots. Hailes Castle is hidden away in the pretty valley of ...

Edinburgh Castle has witnessed many of the defining events in Scotland’s history. Sieges were fought over the mighty stronghold. Royalty lived and died within its walls. Just the sight of the Castle ...

Search for National Cycle Network routes on the Sustrans website. Please note that there are no bike racks available at the site. Plan your journey by public transport using Traveline Scotland. Let us ...

Our sites sometimes need to close at short notice due to adverse weather, essential maintenance work, and other reasons outwith our control. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are ...

a condition assessment carried out by specialist stone conservators. a scientific investigation by specialist heritage scientists. 3D digitisation undertaken by digital documentation specialists. It ...

Locals and visitors from across the country helped kickstart the celebrations in the capital as Castle of Light, the interactive light trail at Edinburgh Castle, officially opened to the public.

The Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 requires HES to prepare Annual Report and Financial Statements, in line with direction from Scottish Ministers, and to have these audited. The Act also ...

Locals and visitors from across the country helped kickstart the celebrations as Castle of Light, the interactive light trail at Edinburgh Castle, officially opened to the public. Castle of Light ...

Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles, will be hosting a series of Christmas events across December, allowing visitors to get into the festive spirit with afternoon teas, shopping ...

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has published its Annual Report for 2023-24, highlighting key activities and developments over the past year. This year, HES has continued to build on its previous ...