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  • a carved stone featuring a face and a shield with a lion rampant

    Hidden meanings in Scotland’s historic places

    18 January 2021,
    Collections, History

    Many of Scotland’s historic places contain features which may have hidden meanings. Join us as we take a look at some of our favourites.

  • Ornate decorations above a doorway. The words "Albert Hall" can faintly be read above the door.

    The Edinburgh Colour Bars

    14 January 2021,
    Black History, South Asian Heritage
  • Rapunzel: Behind the Scenes

    18 December 2020,
    Events
  • pile of folded blankets

    A History of Weaving in Scotland

    03 December 2020,
    Heritage
  • illustration of Lochranza Castle in the style of Tintin. Heading text reads "The secret of the archives"

    Tintin and the Secret of the Archives: What inspired The Black Island?

    27 November 2020,
    Archives
  • Five things we’ve learned about improving Stirling’s historic built environment

    23 November 2020,
    Conservation
  • Old ffashioned looking books piled on a table

    Read all about it! 6 Historic Scotland sites that have appeared in books

    19 November 2020,
    History
  • What would you ask a conservator?

    18 November 2020,
    Collections, Conservation
  • Men sit and chat on bench beneath astatue of Queen Victoria

    A Century of Leith in Photos

    13 November 2020,
    Archives
  • Colourful hanging lanterns leading to a bandstand with Edinburgh Castle behind

    Diwali in Scotland

    12 November 2020,
    South Asian Heritage
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