Heritage

Museums, archives and heritage

Edinburgh's trams have been causing more upset, and not just with the forthcoming roadworks (see below).
Whisky Stramash is a unique event, taking place for the first time at the historical Surgeons' Hall in…
This is the second of the RBS Museum Lates events at the National Museum of Scotland.
Tree of Knowledge is an attempt to bring its audience face to face with the contradictions of philosophy, or…
Professor Tom Devine OBE FBA FRSE, one of Scotland's leading historians, will deliver this year's prestigious…
On a wild and windy November night, it was a thought to be going out in the first place far less going across…
Across the road from the Canongate Kirk is the Museum of Edinburgh and alongside it an A listed building that…
HRH The Princess Royal was installed as Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh in the quadrangle of Old…
Historic Scotland has launched its campaign to recruit 30 additional apprentices in traditional building…
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh's foremost paid visitor attraction, opens its doors for free as part of the…
The first annual Scottish national event for bird and wildlife watching enthusiasts will be held at Hopetoun…
The National Galleries of Scotland today announced upcoming exhibitions for 2012, including the first…
The highs and lows of Lord Cochrane’s life are documented in the personal papers he left behind.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to work with writers, poets and novelists from the 26 Treasures project.
A museum is a treasure chest not just of objects but of stories.
Andy Goldsworthy's contemporary sculptures feature in our Early People gallery.
Ever wondered what your treasured signed Beatles LP is worth?  What about that original Rolling Stones…
Regimental memorabilia will be among the treasures on display when the Royal Scots Club takes part in…
The only two documents directly connected to Sir William Wallace will go on public display side by side next…
VisitScotland’s inspectors have been making anonymous visits to the Usher Hall this year. Because of its…