Tag: heritage

Five lesser-known Scottish buildings that were never built

Friday 6 October 2023


Have you heard of the Scottish buildings that were never built? Would you like to see some alternative visions for...

Robert Brown: The Unsung Hero of Georgian Edinburgh

Tuesday 18 December 2018


Who was Robert Brown, the unsung hero of Georgian Edinburgh? Discover more about the architect that shaped the traditional buildings in Edinburgh's elegant New Town.

Celebrating Scotland’s Industrial Heritage

Thursday 2 August 2018


What makes Scotland’s industrial heritage so special? Join our Head of Industrial Heritage, Miles Oglethorpe, to find out.

The Road to UNESCO World Heritage Status

Wednesday 4 April 2018


With World Heritage day just around the corner, what does it take for a site to gain the prized World Heritage status? Find out from Miles Oglethorpe, Head of Industrial Heritage at Historic Environment Scotland!

Talking Shops: Developing the Exhibition

Wednesday 7 March 2018


Stuart Kerr from Stuco Design explains how we created Talking Shops, an exciting new exhibition exploring Scotland’s historic shopfronts.

Our link to Stirling’s seafaring past

Friday 10 November 2017


Read on from our Conservation Director David Mitchell to find out our fascinating links with Scotland's seafaring past.