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Historic Environment Scotland
@HistEnvScot
Scotland's public body promoting Heritage For All. Sa Ghàidhlig: Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba We're no longer actively using this account.
Scotland, United Kingdom
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    Historic Environment Scotland
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    Jan 19, 2023
    HRH The Princess Royal and First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon made a special visit to Holyrood Park earlier today. The Princess Royal joined representatives from @scotgov and HES to plant the 70th tree in the Queen’s Jubilee Wood, which was gifted to Her late Majesty last year.
    HRH The Princess Royal using a spade to plant a tree in Holyrood Park
    HRH The Princess Royal and Nicola Sturgeon shaking hands during a visit to Holyrood Park
    HRH The Princess Royal speaks to guests during a visit to Holyrood Park
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    May 31, 2021
    📢 Seriously massive news alert! 📢 Prehistoric animal carvings have been discovered for the first time in Scotland. These recently authenticated carvings rewrite the story of prehistoric rock art in north-west Europe. News release here: ow.ly/CBVf50EZ11c
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    Apr 21, 2023
    We're heartbroken and outraged by recent vandalism at @welovehistory Linlithgow Palace. The ornate fountain, built by James V in 1538, has been spray-painted and physically damaged. Walls and flagstones at the centuries-old site have also been badly defaced. (1/3)
    stone fountain in a palace courtyard
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    Dec 1, 2021
    Fancy exploring a Neolithic village? Our new digital model of Skara Brae lets virtual visitors step inside this iconic World Heritage site on #Orkney. It also highlights the impacts of climate change on the 5,000-year-old village. ow.ly/cBZl50H0GgO
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    Mar 3, 2021
    Thanks to Alex at Stick in the Mud Conservation - and £14,375 from our Historic Environment Support Fund - this category A listed cottage at Lower Ardelve in Lochalsh has a new lease of life. All through traditional building methods. Doesn't it look smashing! #HESsupported
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    Jun 12, 2021
    Absolutely heartbreaking news this morning. Our thoughts are with our friends at @ScottishCrannog thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/…
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    Apr 17, 2020
    Replying to @YorkshireMuseum
    How about a Victorian guide book made from the wood of the Old Gallows Tree @welovehistory Doune Castle? Because who doesn't love their tourist info with a hint of historic executions? ow.ly/44fT30qyyRM
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    Aug 29, 2022
    At 7am #OnThisDay in 1930, the 36 remaining residents of St Kilda departed for the Scottish mainlaind on a ship called the 'Harebell'. A handful of oats and an open Bible was left in each house. You can see footage from that day in the @Scranlife archive: ow.ly/j8Le50FZyn4
    Ruined stone houses on St Kilda
    An aerial view of low clouds over St Kilda
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    Apr 28, 2023
    The Stone of Destiny has left @edinburghcastle for its journey to @wabbey It will travel in a special carrier built by our stone conservation & joinery teams. The stone will be part of the coronation in May before it returns to Scotland. 🗞 historicenvironment.scot/about-us/news/…
    The Stone lifting team of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) carrying the Stone of Destiny from the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle
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    Jul 18, 2019
    Today is St Enoch's feast day. St Enoch was the mother of #Glasgow’s patron saint, St Mungo. It is said that St Enoch’s Square is the site of her last resting place. There was a church on this site up until 1926, standing just behind the original St Enoch’s Subway Station.
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    Jun 1, 2021
    June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month. Scotland’s connections with the biggest ethnic minority community in Europe dates back hundreds of years. Despite their role in Scotland’s story, we rarely talk about their contributions and experiences. A #GRTHM thread 👇
    A woman holding a baby stands by two children beside a Gypsy caravan and tents
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    Oct 29, 2018
    It’s #NationalCatDay. This medieval moggy #cat certainly made its mark on the Chapter House tiles at Glenluce Abbey. The Abbey dates from 1192 but the Chapter House was rebuilt in the 15th century. The Abbey is a #ScheduledMonument: ow.ly/KGYp30mcL2n
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    Dec 21, 2018
    Did you know the #wintersolstice is the perfect time to visit Maeshowe on Orkney? For three weeks before and after the shortest day of the year the sunlight shines straight down the passage and illuminates the chamber of the 5,000-year-old tomb ow.ly/3bZk50jYvMh
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    Jun 16, 2018
    Devastating news that @GSofA Mackintosh Building – one of Glasgow’s most iconic buildings - and other nearby buildings stricken by fire. We will be talking to our partners to find out what support we can provide at this time.