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Happy St Andrews Day from Linlithgow! Or should we say, Happy Saint Andraes Dey fae Lithgae!?
Tae merk Scotland’s national dey, we’re celebratin Scots in and aroond Lithgae Palace, whaur we pit oot oor first ivver Scots Language Lug-in Guide lest month.
Monie speakers o Modern Scots yaise a mixter-maxter o English and Scots - and they probably dinnae even ken they’re daein it hauf the time!
We asked a hantle o fowk, aroond aboot Lithgae and ayont, how they’d sey the follaein sentence, on the spectrum fae English tae Scots - and we cannae get enough ae the results! Fae English wi a Scottish accent richt through tae Scots wi a European accent, and awhin in atween, there’s nae wrang answer. How wid you sey it? Let us ken in the comments!
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Happy St Andrews Day from Linlithgow! Or should we say, Happy Saint Andraes Dey fae Lithgae!?
To mark Scotland’s national day, we’re celebrating Scots in and around Linlithgow Palace, where we recently launched our first ever Scots Language Audio Guide.
Many speakers of Modern Scots use a mixture of English and Scots - and they probably don’t even realise they’re doing it a lot of the time!
We asked a bunch of folks, around about Linlithgow and beyond, how they’d say the following sentence, on the spectrum from English to Scots, and we absolutely love the results! From English with a Scottish accent right through to Scots with a European accent, and everything in between, there’s no wrong answer. How would you say it? Tell us in the comments!
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Happy St Andrews Day from Linlithgow! Or should we say, Happy Saint Andraes Dey fae Lithgae!? Tae merk Scotland’s national dey, we’re celebratin Scots in and aroond Lithgae Palace, whaur we pit oot oor first ivver Scots Language Lug-in Guide lest month. Monie speakers o Modern Scots yaise a mixter-maxter o English and Scots - and they probably dinnae even ken they’re daein it hauf the time! We asked a hantle o fowk, aroond aboot Lithgae and ayont, how they’d sey the follaein sentence, on the spectrum fae English tae Scots - and we cannae get enough ae the results! Fae English wi a Scottish accent richt through tae Scots wi a European accent, and awhin in atween, there’s nae wrang answer. How wid you sey it? Let us ken in the comments! — Happy St Andrews Day from Linlithgow! Or should we say, Happy Saint Andraes Dey fae Lithgae!? To mark Scotland’s national day, we’re celebrating Scots in and around Linlithgow Palace, where we recently launched our first ever Scots Language Audio Guide. Many speakers of Modern Scots use a mixture of English and Scots - and they probably don’t even realise they’re doing it a lot of the time! We asked a bunch of folks, around about Linlithgow and beyond, how they’d say the following sentence, on the spectrum from English to Scots, and we absolutely love the results! From English with a Scottish accent right through to Scots with a European accent, and everything in between, there’s no wrong answer. How would you say it? Tell us in the comments!
Can you guess how many hours it took our 83 busy LEGO builders to build this model of Arbroath Abbey? 🤩 We'd let you guess the number of bricks it took but we don't know the answer to that. But you can count and let us know! 😉 This is your last chance to admire this model of Arbroath Abbey from our Big Lego Build event at Arbroath Library this week. But you can also visit the life-size version: https://ow.ly/gvp350PXBjM
It’s “about time” we tell you what happened behind on the scaffolding at Edinburgh Castle ⏰👀 Earlier in the year, the Edinburgh Castle team brought a scaffold to the busy Crown Square so they could inspect and remove the clock for conservation work. ⚒ Local painter David Givan and his son Liam lent a helping hand in making sure the clock is getting its sparkle back. ✨ The clock is now back in its home for you to admire 🤩
Some stories say King James V liked to disguise himself as an ordinary person and visit his subjects in the villages near Stirling Castle. If true, that might make him one of the most famous guisers in Scottish history! Head over to the Historic Environment Scotland blog to find out about Samhainn and the Scottish traditions of Hallowe’en with Linlithgow Palace guide Lucy Rodger. https://ow.ly/8KAM50Q1zWz
Due to the extension of the weather warnings, some of our sites may need to close this weekened to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors. If the site you are booked to visit does close, you will receive an email with further details. Please check ahead for closures and travel responsibly. Our latest updates are at https://ow.ly/Mb0T50PYE32.
You won't be surprised to hear that number of our sites including Edinburgh Castle are closed today ⛈️ Please check ahead for closures and travel responsibly. Our latest updates are here: https://ow.ly/Mb0T50PYE32.
A haunting at Huntly Castle?
Cold shivers, unexplained noises and many ‘diverse strange thingis’ were reported after the sudden death of the 5th Earl of Huntly in October 1576.
See what you make of the ghostly goings-on...
Calling all young agents & their families! 🕵️♀️ Secret Agent Corncrake needs your help! She's gone into hiding after compiling an urgent report on who can save the corncrake. Can you help piece together the missing parts of her report and find out who can save the species? 🧩 Join us for the family-friendly Operation: Broken Feather exhibition at the Maeshowe Visitor Centre and other sites to begin your mission. Are you ready to learn more about one of Scotland's rarest birds? 👉 https://ow.ly/GxXG50PKxSk RSPB Scotland RSPB Orkney RSPB Highlands & Islands National Lottery Heritage Fund
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Start your festive season in style with a magical after-dark visit to Edinburgh Castle as it transforms into "A Kingdom of Colours". St Margaret's Chapel showcases out-of-this-world projections, the Portcullis Gate becomes a captivating games area and Hospital Square takes on a seasonal spin never seen before. Rex, your trusted Castle of Light guide, will also be back bigger and better than ever- keep an eye out 👀 Enjoy seeing the castle in a whole new light on selected dates from Fri 18 Nov to Fri 30 Dec. Tickets are available at castleoflight.scot. 10% discount for Historic Scotland members.
On this day in 1774, Reverend Henry Duncan was born in Lochrutton, Kirkcudbrightshire. In 1810, he established a local savings bank, thought to be the first of its kind in the world. Later, in 1818, he led the restoration of the Ruthwell Cross, carved in the early 700s when the kings of Northumbria ruled south-west Scotland. Thanks to the Digital Documentation and Innovation Team at Historic Environment Scotland you can explore the cross in 360° and discover the meanings behind its carvings. http://ow.ly/9avZ50L4lzV
Little Histories: Churches, Abbeys and Pilgrims
Ring those bells!
Little Historian Katy explores life in the beautiful Borders abbeys. There really is a bagpipe-playing pig, you know.
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Little Histories: How Did Royals Relax in the Middle Ages?
Little Historian Niall recreates some of the revelry that once took place at royal residences like Craigmillar Castle and Linlithgow Palace.
Little Histories: Churches, Abbeys and Pilgrims
Ring those bells! Little Historian Katy explores life in the beautiful Borders abbeys. There really is a bagpipe-playing pig!
Win some amazing prizes in our new storytelling prize draw!
There are many reasons why should submit your spoken or written story to our 'If These Walls Could Talk' prize draw and Children's Laureate and 'How to Train Your Dragon' author Cressida Cowell is at Stirling Catsle to tell you about a few of them!
Find out more at www.hes.scot/these-walls.