Edinburgh

Visit Edinburgh to discover a vibrant city which effortlessly combines the old & the new. It can largely be covered on foot & offers a range of attractions.

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World Heritage Management Group Update

Miles Oglethorpe, Head of Industrial Heritage, Historic Environment Scotland gives an update on the World Heritage Management Group.

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Forth Bridge Experience Update

Following the submission of a planning application for the Forth Bridge Experience to City of Edinburgh Council in January 2022 a decision is expected June 2022

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Go Forth – Learn & Be Inspired

This pioneering use of cutting-edge technologies by leading Scottish heritage institutions aims to inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers.

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Scotland's UNESCO Trail

Scotland is the first country in the world to develop a country-wide UNESCO Trail. Find out more...

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Celebrating a decade of World Heritage status for the Forth Bridge

5th July 2025 marks ten years since one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, the Forth Bridge, was officially inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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New Creative Cities Living Heritage Residency Programme Celebrates Scotland’s UNESCO Sites

Scotland’s UNESCO Creative Cities have joined forces with UNESCO Sites across the country to launch the Creative Cities Living Heritage Residency Programme

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Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

The award-winning Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum gives a fascinating insight into one of the greatest philanthropists in history.

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Dunfermline

Visit Dunfermline for a wonderful vibe from the new and the old, with historic buildings, gardens, a museum and library and a thriving arts and culture scene.

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Fife

Fife has always been at the heart of Scotland's history. Visit Fife to discover castles, golf, the coastline, tiny wee villages and historic Dunfermline.

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South Queensferry

Visit South Queensferry for a day out rich in history with plenty to see and do on both land and water.

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Walks in South Queensferry

There are lots of nice walks in South Queensferry, from short strolls to big adventures. Expect community gardens, views over the Forth and historic estates.

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Seal Spotting

If you want to go seal spotting on the Firth of Forth, visit the mud flats at Port Edgar or take a special boat cruise from Hawes Pier.

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On the deck: the amazing scale of the Queensferry Crossing project

Read about the arrival, on a huge ship, of the first bridge deck sections of the Queensferry Crossing.

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David Climie

Meet the Queensferry Crossing Project Director.

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