Tag: historic

A High 5 for Edinburgh Castle as it wins top travel award

Business

Joe Hutchison - November 28, 2019

Edinburgh Castle has won 'Best Heritage Attraction' at the prestigious British Travel Awards (BTAs) for a staggering fifth time. The award is decided by members...

Prehistoric Scottish site to feature in fantasy video game

Entertainment

Deadline News Journalist - June 14, 2015

ONE of Scotland’s most historic sites will set the scene for a computer game featuring trolls, conjurers and elves. Skara Brae, a stone-built settlement on...

New Saltire fails to end row over castle flags

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - February 26, 2012

HISTORIC Scotland say they will install a new Saltire in Edinburgh castle in a bid to quell a row over which flag should fly...

Sherlock violin finds home in museum

Deadline News Journalist - September 7, 2010

By Oliver Farrimond A VIOLIN carved from a tree from Arthur Conan Doyle’s home has gone on display in a prestigious Scottish instrument collection. The violin,...

Hearts owner’s building “at risk”

Deadline News Journalist - February 22, 2010

By Cara Sulieman AN ICONIC building owned by Hearts majority shareholder Vladimir Romanov has been branded “at risk” after sitting empty for three years. The Scottish...