Looking for an alternative way to see local history? Ditch the normal views by foot and paddle your way to a duck’s eye perspective with a Water Safari at Linlithgow Peel!🛶

Limited spaces available this weekend.
Don't miss out - book your adventure now! ow.ly/5xuj50RqWBu

It's #NationalGardeningWeek , and we've been admiring the lovely gardens across our sites - from Dirleton to Elcho!🌱

If you want to take that inspo for your own green sanctuary, we have a selection of mindful gardening books on our online Stòr 👇
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Duddingston Low Road will be closed in both directions between 9.30am and 2.30pm this Wednesday (1 May), to allow for maintenance work to take place to the road verges.

Edinburgh Travel News

The celebration of 900 years of the Royal Burgh of Stirling has begun!

We'd love for you to join in by filling our feed with your photos and memories of Stirling, from the castle to the Wallace Monument - and everything in-between!

More on Stirling 900: ow.ly/pnIR50RoQvm

New Abbey Corn Mill is a quaint country mill. Stanley Mills is a pioneer of the Industrial Revolution.

But which is best? There's only one way to find out... FREE ENTRY!

Visits to both mills are free on #NationalMillsWeekend (11 & 12 May). Book a space: ow.ly/EjSg50RmiT3

P2b had a wonderful time visiting Craigmillar Castle today. Our fab P6s put on a wonderful tour for us. Miss White Historic Scotland

Have you ever passed a ruined building and wondered about the lives and livelihoods that were once connected to it?

The @histenvscot blog is on Lismore uncovering the story of a once-thriving lime works told by cottages, kilns and a little harbour.

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Every time we see her hard at work, we love her a little mower.

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A fine day for a visit to the Lake of Menteith and Inchmahome Priory.
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Alexander I died #OTD in 1124.

It's said that in 1123 he was forced to shelter from a storm on Inchcolm, in the the Firth of Forth. He vowed to build a monastery on the island as thanks for his salvation. David I carried out his brother's wish.

Have you visited Inchcolm Abbey?

There's roadside maintenance happening in Holyrood Park.

Tomorrow (Wed 24 Apr) the Galloping Glen is closed 9.30am-1.30pm.

On Thursday (25 Apr) Duddingston Low Road is closed 9.30-2.30pm.

Pedestrian access will be maintained, cyclists should dismount. #HSclosure
Edinburgh Travel News

Tonight is #WorldBookNight ! 📚

Our sites are full of stories, and there are so many ways to discover them - from factual guidebooks to crime stories, poetry and folklore.

Check out our book collections on our online Stòr & make every night book night!✨

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#OTD in 1304, Edward I began a siege of Stirling Castle.

An array of siege engines was involved, including a monstrous weapon known as the 'War Wolf'.

Get full story - and a glimpse of an amazing digital interpretation by Bob Marshall - on the blog 👇

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We love seeing snaps and selfies from your Historic Scotland adventures!

New member Nick Brown got the classic shot of Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness on their recent tour of Scotland. Thanks and welcome aboard, NIck!

The elegant Georgian house that is now Trinity House was designed by Scottish architect Thomas Brown. Today, it is home to a remarkable collection curiosities from Leith’s maritime past.

Join our next tour & explore Trinity House's hidden treasures:

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A heads up that due to unforeseen circumstances, St Serf's Church will be closed tomorrow (Sunday 21 April) #HSclosure

Fun for ages 8-99! 🧱

Join our Great Fire of Dunfermline LEGO™ Build event for Abbot House!

Together with sculptor & LEGO™ enthusiast Alistair Jelks you'll build a scale model of Abbot House! We’ll bring real plans and drawings to scale of the model!

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