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Historic Environment Scotland staff consider legal action over failure to sack boss in racism row
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EXCLUSIVE: Furious staff have accused Culture Secretary Angus Robertson of "doing nothing" to clear up the mess at the scandal-hit quango.
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Scots heritage staff 'disgusted' as senior boss refuses to quit in racism row
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EXCLUSIVE: Bosses at scandal-hit Historic Environment Scotland are struggling to keep a lid on the simmering fury of employees at the quango.
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Scottish Castle to shine brighter than ever as 'much-loved winter tradition' set to return
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The sixth-year of Castle of Light show will transform the castle into a festive experience celebrating its fiery origins and icy resilience.
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Scotland's 'little Hollywood' is a coastal town that A-list celebs visit every autumn
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You're guaranteed to come across a few famous faces if you visit this popular destination in the autumn months.
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Part of ancient Falkirk heritage site to be donated to wildlife group as homes approved
Falkirk Council
The 'parcel of land' close to the site of the Antonine Wall has been offered to a wildlife charity to create a wildflower meadow
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Two Scots who emigrated to China more than a decade ago are organising Shanghai’s first ­Highland Games
Whisky
Cameron Wilson and Sarah Armstrong came up with the idea to bring the best Scottish traditions to their new home.
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Historic Environment Scotland fat cats handed 18% pay rise despite facing £3m budget shortfall
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The Record previously revealed how the body responsible for the country's ancient monuments was plunged into chaos following the sudden departure of senior staff.
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Iconic Scottish clifftop castle crowned the best historical day out in the UK
Discover Scotland
The castle is a historic clifftop fortress that defended Scotland from Viking raids and featured in the Wars of Independence.
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Heritage chief quits as power struggle grips 'turbulent' Historic Environment Scotland
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EXCLUSIVE: A power struggle is engulfing the top of Historic Environment Scotland after its chairman quit while its chief executive remains on sick leave.
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Braveheart celebrations as Mel Gibson's icon William Wallace film turns 30
Braveheart
Three decades after the film premiered at the University of Stirling’s Macrobert Theatre, on September 3, 1995, the boost to Scotland’s tourism is still being felt.
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Barlinnie jail could join Edinburgh Castle on heritage A-list when £1 billion replacement nick opens
HMP Barlinnie
Labour MSP Paul Sweeney told the Record the notorious prison has been "the site of significant Glaswegian social history" and parts of it must be preserved.
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Stirling's historic businesses and personalities to be celebrated in new collaboration
Stirling
Go Forth Stirling BID, Historic Environment Scotland and Stirling Council have joined forces to celebrate the role that local businesses play in local life.
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Historic 'buildings at risk' register review could impact Ayrshire's listed buildings
Ayrshire News
The Buildings at Risk Register is on hold as review points to outdated and missing information on historic buildings.
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Australian man in court after Stone of Destiny glass 'broken' at Scots museum
Courts
Arnaud Harixcalde Logan appeared at Perth Sheriff Court on Monday, July 14.
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The tiny Scots village where a Saint 'slew a dragon' and 20ft shrine honours witch
Discover Scotland
This small village has roots in the Iron Age, with a Roman camp and a name linked to an ancient hillfort
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Renfrewshire historian relaunching history talks after cancer battle
History
Stephen Clancy is launching a new talk series called Paisley Rediscovered: The Recovery Series following his treatment for Leukaemia.
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Magnificent Scots railway station considered to be one of world's most beautiful
Discover Scotland
Built in the 19th century Wemyss Bay became home to what many call the world’s most beautiful station
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Rural Stirling 'Outlander' site also has plenty to offer for walkers and wildlife fans
Stirling
Doune Castle has also drawn visitors with its links to TV shows such as Monty Python and Game of Thrones.
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Visitors to Linlithgow Palace live Renaissance music and discover the world of embroidery this summer
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Historic Environment Scotland (HES) returns with its popular Living History programme on Mondays and Tuesdays from Monday, June 30, until Tuesday, August 12.
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Bannockburn golf range plans to be shelved after ministers' refusal
Historic Scotland
The businesswoman behind the plans - which would have seen a driving range, clubhouse and community space - said she felt she had a "very good case".
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Loch Ness Monster spotted for second time this year with sinister recording
Loch Ness monster
Mysterious Loch Ness Monster sighting recorded on “official” register
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Heritage chiefs face Scottish Government probe over 'toxic' working environment
Historic Scotland
EXCLUSIVE: A whistleblower said staff at Historic Environment Scotland were left "demoralised" while board members "walk around like they own our castles".
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Future of closed Dumfries and Galloway historic sites under the spotlight
Galloway News
South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has raised the ongoing issue with senior managers at Historic Environment Scotland.
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Delight as expansion at Dundonald Castle is given the green light
Ayrshire News
Volunteers say they are 'thrilled'.
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