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Good morning folks. We're sorry to report that Fort George will be closed this morning (Monday 26 June). We do hope to reopen later, so check back for updates.

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Historic Scotland I would love to be in Polbain again overlooking the Summer Isles listening to fun, live music. 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Exploring Scotland's history this summer can be tiring work for little adventurers. 🥱

Make your summer holidays extra special with a family membership for just over £8 a month.

Find out more at legendarydays.scot

Exploring Scotland's history this summer can be tiring work for little adventurers. 🥱

Make your summer holidays extra special with a family membership for just over £8 a month.

Find out more at legendarydays.scot
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Good morning,

If you're one of our early riser explorers visiting Newark Castle today (Fri 23 Jun), the castle will open slightly later than 9.30 due to staffing cover. Our Roving Steward is on the way. ⏰

Good morning,

If you're one of our early riser explorers visiting Newark Castle today (Fri 23 Jun),  the castle will open slightly later than 9.30 due to staffing cover. Our Roving Steward is on the way. ⏰

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Planning a visit to Dunblane Cathedral? Just a wee heads up that it will be closed until noon tomorrow (Wednesday 21 June).

Planning a visit to Dunblane Cathedral? Just a wee heads up that it will be closed until noon tomorrow (Wednesday 21 June). #HSclosure
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a Spurtle is a Scottish kitchen tool used to stir porridge or soup, and its origin dates back to the 15th Century!

Unlike a spoon, the shape helps to avoid lumps – if avoiding lumps is what you’re after

Get yours this
🥣stor.scot/products/beech…

#DYK a Spurtle is a Scottish kitchen tool used to stir porridge or soup, and its origin dates back to the 15th Century! 

Unlike a spoon, the shape helps to avoid lumps – if avoiding lumps is what you’re after

Get yours this #NationalPorridgeDay
🥣stor.scot/products/beech…
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Castle Sween has opened to visitors again today!
🗝🚪🏰🎉

It's thought to be the oldest standing castle on the Scottish mainland.

The MacSweens, Stewarts & MacDonalds have claimed this strategically important location over the centuries.

Plan a visit ow.ly/TWfw50OXc2v

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is the talk of the office this morning! Naturally, we're having an Elton x Historic Scotland pun-off.

On the set list so far:

'Crocodile Broch'
'I'm Still Standing Stones'
'Spynie Dancer'

What other historic hits can we add?

#EltonJohn is the talk of the office this morning! Naturally, we're having an Elton x Historic Scotland pun-off. 

On the set list so far:

'Crocodile Broch'
'I'm Still Standing Stones'
'Spynie Dancer'

What other historic hits can we add?
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Hi folks,

If you're planning a visit to Glasgow Cathedral tomorrow (Thu 22 Jun), please note that the wheelchair lift will be out of service, and there is no disabled access to the cathedral. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Hi folks, 

If you're planning a visit to Glasgow Cathedral tomorrow (Thu 22 Jun), please note that the wheelchair lift will be out of service, and there is no disabled access to the cathedral. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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