Tag: Heritage and Archaeology
Celebrating Midlothian’s Heritage in May
Over 35 events are scheduled to take place in Midlothian’s first ‘Heritage Week’, taking place between 1 and 7 May.Organised by Midlothian Tourism Forum and Midlothian Council, Midlothian Heritage Week is part of Scotland’s Year of...
Celebrating World Heritage Day this April
In Edinburgh we have two of the six Scottish World Heritage Sites in or close to the capital and we will celebrate World Heritage Day on 18 April 2017. On the day there will be six coordinated...
Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology – History and tourism go hand in hand
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop was on Edinburgh's Royal Mile today to hear how Scotland is capitalising on the booming demand from tourists to explore the country’s history and genealogy.The Minister met Edinburgh-based Mercat Tours who reported...
