
Your guide to Scotland's finest historic attractions & best days out. Part of @HistEnvScot. We're no longer actively using this account.
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Our sites sometimes need to close at short notice due to adverse weather or essential maintenance work.
If you're making a long journey or the forecast looks poor, you can check ahead here: historicenvironment.scot/vis…
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Got the chance to visit the Kirkmadrine Stones whilst travelling to the Belfast Office last week, expertly conserved and curated by out members @welovehistory
Our webstore is unavailable today (Saturday 1 February), but walk-up tickets at sites are still available. If you have bought an e-ticket and it doesn't load, don't worry - all you need is your order number and our site staff will be able to find your ticket in the system.
It's #AppreciateADragonDay! 🐲
This mythical creature appears in cultural folklore worldwide, with Scottish tales and myths being no exception. Shop our enchanted range of Dragon toys and books to inspire your little ones & let their imaginations fly! 🐉
stor.scot/collections/dragon
Heads up for Holyrood Park!
On Tuesday 7 January, the High Road will be closed to vehicles for upcoming works planned in the park.
@edintravel
Are you watching An t-Eilean (The Island) on @bbcalba tonight? 📺
You might spot one of our sites! 👀
Tùr Chliamainn (St Clement's Church) is featured in the first high-end Gaelic drama series on the BBC.
Find out more about St Clement's Church:
ow.ly/Zl9r50UzkVS
Closing soon ⏰
Seasonal Stewards, Admissions Assistants, Monument Managers and more. We’ve got a range of opportunities to join our site teams across the country. Part-time and full-time roles available.
Find out more and apply by 15 January: ow.ly/56hb50Uwv1V
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Snow surrounding the beautiful ruins of Elgin Cathedral @welovehistory @VisitScotland
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Mousa Broch, Shetland reconstruction mock-up over @welovehistory image. #ScottishBrochs #NorseBrochs #HistoryRebuilt
Keen to start 2025 in the right way?
And when we say "the right way", we obviously mean an entertaining and informative trip to a Scottish castle!
This weekend, catch the first "Man at Arms" event of the year at Dirleton Castle.
👉 ow.ly/3shl50UuVYY
Did you get a Hogmanay proposal? Uncover some Scottish Wedding Traditions over on our blog... ow.ly/s2lr50Uu6bz
Happy New Year! 🎉
We hope you have a great start to 2025. We can’t wait to see you explore Scotland’s history with us again this year.
📸 Skara Brae in the snow
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As we say farewell to 2024 thank you to all our lovely followers and folks who came on our @welovehistory ranger walks at Brodgar and Stenness. Wishing everyone all the very best for 2025!🎉🥳
We are sorry to advise that due to the weather and with the health & safety of visitors & staff in mind, #CastleOfLight has been cancelled Sun 29 Dec.
Your tickets are valid for any remaining dates at your original time. No need to contact us, just show your tickets to our team.
Love being outdoors? Because we’re hiring! 🐿️
Seasonal Stewards, Admissions Assistants, Monument Managers and more. We’ve got a range of opportunities to join our site teams across the country.
Find out more and apply by 15 January: ow.ly/56hb50Uwv1V
Do you love history? Because we’re hiring! 📖
Seasonal Stewards, Admissions Assistants, Monument Managers and more. We’ve got a range of opportunities to join our site teams across the country for our next season.
Find out more and apply by 15 January: ow.ly/56hb50Uwv1V
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A beautiful Xmas eve morning at Aberdour Castle @welovehistory
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#AdventAngels from Dunblane Cathedral @welovehistory Happy Christmas everyone 😄
It's the Winter Solstice, more commonly known as ‘the shortest day’ - but what was that like for our historic ancestors?
Find out with our blog.
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We are sorry to advise that due to the weather and with the health & safety of visitors & staff in mind, #CastleOfLight has been cancelled Sat 21 Dec.
Your tickets are valid for any remaining dates at your original time. No need to contact us, just show your tickets to our team.































