Historic Environment Scotland

Livingston Skatepark was listed a category B structure by Historic Environment Scotland. The listing ensures its significance will inform decisions about its future.

Plans submitted to revamp ‘legendary’ skatepark visited by Tony Hawk

Stone carver Josephine Crosslands, a former participant in East Lothian traditional skills festival, carving a distance stone for the Antonine Wall

Council launches bursary scheme to repair historic buildings

The Golf Hotel in North Berwick.

Historic hotel's fate to go to Scottish Ministers

Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange. (Pic: HES)

New web portal makes Midloihian's history more accessible

Road and footpaths closed for rock face inspections

Work Tasters

Careers in construction: ‘A World of Work Tasters’ event launches for Scottish A...

As a Scottish Government minister Lorna Slater had the joy of releasing beavers into the Cairngorms National Park, the first new beavers there in over 400 years.

A happier, healthier future for people and planet - Lorna Slater

The proposed new rear entrance to the George Street property.

Former city centre shop to become new restaurant & serviced apartments

Pupils from Royal Mile Primary School joined Rex on the Edinburgh Castle esplanade to officially switch on this year's Castle of Light on Friday, November 22.

Castle of Light illuminates city’s 900th anniversary

One of the project’s highlights is the restoration of the town hall.

Town hall celebration will be a ‘thank you’ for support

A city centre hotspot for walkers, cyclists and people going out for a jog is Holyrood Park

Private car ban will breathe new life into Holyrood Park

Historic wedding venue told it cannot keep marquee

Melville Castle has lost its bid to extend the lifespan of its temporary marquee

Historic castle loses battle to keep marquee wedding venue

Now in its fifth year, this event will once again illuminate Edinburgh Castle with extraordinary light and sound displays this winter. Stock photo from previous event.

Castle of Light returns to mark city's 900th anniversary

Edinburgh Castle

New list reveals most ‘fun’ educational visitor attractions in Scotland

Dilapidated 18th century gatehouse denied planning permission
Plans to redevelop a crumbling, historic Edinburgh gatehouse have been refused over fears it would erase its historic features.
Donald Turvill, Local Democracy Reporter

Grassroots campaign to save art deco cinema recruit award winning team

Linlithgow's iconic church spire restored to golden gleam

Mavisbank House, near Loanhead, has been at the centre of a decades long campaign to save it from demolition.

Council bids to take ownership of the ruins of 300-year-old mansion

National World

How Fast is Fast Enough? Edinburgh’s Race Towards Sustainability

Protesters will urge boycott of Edinburgh Castle's Redcoat cafe unless name change demand is met

Protesters call for Redcoat Cafe boycott if name change demand not met

Livingston Skatepark was listed a category B structure by Historic Environment Scotland. The listing ensures its significance will inform decisions about its future.

Skatepark described as 'legendary' by Tony Hawk gets listed status

Investigation launched after 'firebomb' threat to Redcoat Cafe

Redcoat Cafe at Edinbugh Castle

Silly Separatists’ banned list - John McLellan

A stock photo of a painting of redcoats taking on Scottish clansmen.

Castle cafe's name to be reviewed after re-opening backlash

The former Mecca bingo hall now Club 3000 on Manderston Street

Popular bingo hall in Leith could be turned into student flats

Photo: Historic Environment Scotland

Tollcross fire station listed for architectural style
The fire station is a ‘rare’ architectural style.
Jolene Campbell

Destruction of the historic sign outraged local people - photos shared online showed the old signage cut up and left beside a bin.

‘No action’ against shop which destroyed historic sign

Radical road remains closed after 'temporary' closure five years ago

Campaigners petition for reopening of historic path up Arthur's Seat

Castle of Light will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, until January 3, 2024, excluding November 26 and December 24 and 31.

Castle of Light opening weekend success: in pictures

Historic Environment Scotland (HES), which manages Holyrood Park, is asking the public their views on the future of the 650-acre park in the centre of Edinburgh. The survey asks people how they currently use the park and what they think of HES's strategic plans. One of the key issues is a proposed ban on through traffic to make it safer for walking and cycling. HES says a car ban would improve people's experience of the park, but others claim it would mean congestion and increased pollution elsewhere.
Deadline: Tuesday, December 19.

10 issues to have your say on from Holyrood Park to new arena

The Budapest Festival Orchestra, conducted by Ivan Fischer, perform Dvorak's Symphony No.8 in the Usher Hall at this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scottish Government must stop promising and start delivering for arts industry

Duddingston lodge was part of Prince Albert’s 19th Century landscaping plans

STL exodus could spell the end for golden egg-laying tourism goose - John McLel...

The listed lodge was part of Prince Albert’s 19th Century landscaping plans

Lodges owned by Ministers refused short-term lets

The strategic plan for Holyrood Park published by Historic Environment Scotland says steps will be taken 'to very substantially reduce, or remove all, vehicular through traffic from the park'. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Traffic ban in park 'could increase congestion'

HES has revealed its preference for the end of through traffic in Holyrood Park

Just 12 weeks to have your say in park debate - John McLellan

Edinburgh Castle has witnessed many of the defining events in Scotland’s history. Sieges were fought over the mighty stronghold. Royalty lived and died within its walls. Just the sight of the Castle Rock has terrified and inspired countless generations.

Free Historic Scotland sites to visit this winter - in pictures

The Radical Road has been closed to the public for five years because of concerns about rockfalls, but campaigners are calling for it to be reopened.

‘Reopen radical road’ plea five years after closure

Formerly a police station, this quaint, castellated Romanesque structure at 55 Abbeyhill was built in 1896 to the designs of city architect Robert Morham. It was added to the Buildings at Risk register in 2012.

12 historic Edinburgh buildings at risk of disappearing

The Ross Bandstand was used recently to show the coronation of King Charles (Picture: Scott Louden)

Cockburn Association must take a consistent, even-handed approach

Celebrating our rich history on World Heritage Day - James Dalgleish

Linlithgow Palace is set to partially re-open this summer after major renovation works.

Linlithgow Palace scheduled to re-open this summer

Edinburgh Castle received 89 complaints

Visitors' gripes Edinburgh Castle revealed

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) reported that 20 swans have died from suspected avian influenza at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh.

20 swans die in Holyrood Park bird flu outbreak

Iain Munro is chief executive of Creative Scotland (Picture: Kat Gollock)

Creative Scotland has delivered a chilling future vision after budget cut

Summer Sessions concerts have been staged below Edinburgh Castle in Princes Street Gardens in recent years. Picture: Ryan Johnston

More Princes Street Gardens events set to be staged under rethink over curbs

Lorna Slater is the minister for green skills, circular economy and biodiversity

Now’s the time for a car-free Holyrood Park - Lorna Slater

The former Royal High School on Edinburgh's Calton Hill is set to be turned into a new 'world-class centre for music education and public performance.' Image: Richard Murphy Architects

Work on 'world-class' music centre in Edinburgh set to begin within weeks

The 'banana flats' are rated alongside the likes of Edinburgh Castle, the Forth Road Bridge, the Royal Commonwealth Pool and the 1967 glasshouses at the Royal Botanic Garden.

11 photos of Leith's ‘banana flats’ down the decades

The Radical Road has been closed since 2018 amid safety fears

Reopening the Radical Road - your views online

Photo: Greg Macvean

Renowned mountaineer welcomes plans reopen Radical Road

The Lumineers will perform at the Castle Esplanade next summer as part of the 2023 Castle Concert series

The Lumineers to perform at the Castle

Picture: Ryan Johnston

Edinburgh Castle: No rockfall incidents for four years despite safety fears

West Princes Street Gardens has played host to the Summer Sessions concert series in recent years.

Summer Sessions gigs scrapped over clampdown on Princes Street Gardens events

A sneak peek of this year’s Castle of Light trail was unveiled to a group of lucky children from Royal Mile Primary School at a private viewing in Edinburgh Castle’s grounds.

Edinburgh's ‘Castle of Light’ reveals first look