18th April is World Heritage Day
Sunday 18th April #WorldHeritageDay
Maeshowe: an Orkney Saga – Gaming as a Jarl
Maeshowe: an Orkney Saga is on Kickstarter now and you can receive a copy of the published game in return for backing the project up until it finishes on 4th February 2021.
Inverted Architecture Revealed in Maeshowe Tomb
“The swaps include the reversal of multiple architectural features normally placed on the right-hand side being on the left only inside the side chambers. “
The World of Orcadian Rune Carvers
The highest density of Norse runic inscriptions in Scotland are from Orkney. But what can we tell from them about the people who carved them ?
How do Orcadians View The Heart of Neolithic Orkney?
The impact of mass tourism on the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘The Heart of Neolithic Orkney’ was the subject of a public consultation commissioned by Historic Environment Scotland.
Historic Environment Scotland Closes ALL Its Staffed Properties
We have taken the decision to close public access to our staffed properties and offices until further notice, with effect from 5pm on Wednesday 18 March.
How Is Tourism Affecting Orkney’s World Heritage Site?
” “It’s important that the public have the opportunity to have their say as we begin development of our new management plan for the site”
Share Your Views on the Future Management of ‘The Heart of Neolithic Orkney’
” “It’s important that the public have the opportunity to have their say as we begin development of our new management plan for the site”
The Heart of Neolithic Orkney Celebrates 20 Years as a UNESCO Site
This week The Heart of Neolithic Orkney has been celebrating its 20th birthday as a World Heritage Site.
Visit Historic Sites for Free: St Andrew’s Day at Historic Environment Scotland
The registration for free tickets to Historic Environment Sites opened today, Tuesday 12 November at ticketgiveaway.co.uk.
