Historic Environment Scotland | Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba
Oct 7, 2024 — 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.
Explorer Pass | Lead Public Body for Scotland's Historic Environment
Prices. 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.
Stirling Castle: History | Historic Environment Scotland
History. 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:
Explore our sites by region | Historic Environment Scotland | HES
0131 668 8600. Contact us. Historic Environment Scotland Head offices: Longmore House. Salisbury Place. Edinburgh. EH9 1SH. John Sinclair House. 16 Bernard Terrace.
Overview - historicenvironment.scot
Overview. Long before Stonehenge or even the Egyptian pyramids were built, Skara Brae was a thriving village. Step back 5,000 years in time to explore the best-preserved Neolithic settlement in Western Europe. First uncovered by a storm in 1850, Skara Brae remains a place of discovery today. Visit a replica Neolithic house to see how its full ...
Calanais Standing Stones | Historic Environment Scotland | HES
Walk 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.
Stirling Castle | Historic Environment Scotland
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 since ancient times. Generations of Scottish monarchs have enlarged, adapted and embellished Stirling Castle.
Skara Brae | Leading Public Body for Scotland's Historic Environment
Opening 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)
Linlithgow Palace | Public Body for Scotland's Historic Environment
Plan your visit. The King’s Bed Chamber, Court Kitchen and North Range are closed. Book tickets. If you are a Member your ticket will be free. Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits Standard Admission, Member & Explorer Pass Tickets Partner Organisation Tickets Partner organisations include, English Heritage, Cadw and Manx Members, Young Scot, STGA and SITOA card holders.
Urquhart Castle | Lead Public Body for Scotland's Historic …
We recommend booking your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry. We recommend booking your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry. Apr to Aug: Daily, 9.30am to 8pm (last entry 7pm) Sept: Daily, 9.30am to …