Historic Scotland

Your guide to Scotland's finest historic attractions & best days out. Part of @HistEnvScot.

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[Historic Scotland @welovehistory]

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: https://t.co/UEm6hmnYPi

[Historic Scotland @welovehistory]

@edintravel Hi there, thanks for your question and sorry for the delay getting back to you - we're not on here as much anymore. We had a short closure yesterday to allow for grass cutting but we're back open today.

[Historic Scotland @welovehistory]

@urbanprehisto @HistEnvScot Hi Kenny, we're really sorry to hear about what happened yesterday. The monument manager has spoken to the visit organiser today to apologise and explain, but unfortunately there was a miscommunication about this closure.

[Historic Scotland @welovehistory]

@fawcusmackenzie Hi there, the Low Road has been reopened.

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@RossHen42926157 Thank you, we've contacted our rangers team. The issue has now been fixed and the Low Road has been reopened.

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@IanMWelsh Looking very atmospheric in the rain!

[Historic Scotland @welovehistory]

@Malkieonfoot Hi there, thanks for your question. It's a really complex picture at Glenbuchat Castle, with 5 phases of work to complete. Work is ongoing and will take a number of years but if it becomes possible to increase access as we go, we will.

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@CuttsMedia We're glad you enjoyed your visit!

[Richard Hardy @UnionTyke]

Got the chance to visit the Kirkmadrine Stones whilst travelling to the Belfast Office last week, expertly conserved and curated by out members @welovehistory

[Historic Scotland @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.

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@rbjpeace That is VERY satisfying!

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@sandrine_bil Good morning. Unfortunately we don't seem to have anything from you on 2 January. Would you mind re-sending your email to [email protected] please? Once you've done that, please send us a DM to confirm & we'll check with Membership that your email has arrived.

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@edintravel Hi Lewis 😊 There are no road closures scheduled for Queen's Drive. The High Road and Dunsapie Loch Car Park are open Tue-Thu, 9.30am to 3pm as part of the regular opening times.

[Historic Scotland @welovehistory]

@Alltaylor1969 Hi, this is part of our grassland management work to improve the condition of our rare grasslands. These grasses have been cut and removed from Hunters Bog to Queens Drive and will be taken away for composting. It's a trial of a new approach following guidance from NatureScot.

[Historic Scotland @welovehistory]

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! 🐉

https://t.co/aaK9xZ9Hs6

[Historic Scotland @welovehistory]

@edintravel Update: We completed the work with the helicopter ahead of schedule today so park access returns to normal tomorrow (Thursday 16 January). ☺

[Historic Scotland @welovehistory]

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

[Historic Scotland @welovehistory]

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:
https://t.co/rXWEwF7ey2

[Historic Scotland @welovehistory]

@DevilishMonkey8 That sky is an absolute corker! 😍

[Historic Scotland @welovehistory]

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: https://t.co/vI2dwZcp7E

[JasonsWoodCraft @DevilishMonkey8]

Snow surrounding the beautiful ruins of Elgin Cathedral @welovehistory @VisitScotland