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« Historic Scotland fu creata come agenzia nel 1991 e fu assegnata al Scottish Executive Education Department, che abbraccia tutti gli aspetti patrimonio culturale, nel maggio 1999. Come parte del Governo Scozzese, Historic Scotland risponde direttamente ai Ministeri Scozzesi per la salvaguardia del patrimonio immobiliare della nazione e per la promozione della sua comprensione e fruibilità.»

Historic Scotland succede come organizzazione alla Divisione Monumenti Antichi del Ministero del Lavoro e del Dipartimento per lo Sviluppo Scozzese.

Come parte del Governo Scozzese, Historic Scotland ha funzioni simili alla sue controparti delle altre zone del Regno Unito:

English Heritage in England (although EH is a non-departmental public body rather than part of central government, like the others) Cadw in Wales, Environment and Heritage Service in Northern Ireland. The agency's Framework Document sets out the responsibilities of the Scottish Ministers and the agency's Chief Executive.[1] Its Corporate Plan sets out its targets and performance against them.[2]

Historic Scotland's role has not been without controversy. In 2002, proposals to restore Castle Tioram in the West Highlands, by putting a roof back on, were blocked by Historic Scotland, which favoured stabilising it as a ruin. This position was supported in an extensive local Public Inquiry at which the arguments for both sides were heard.[3] It has been implied that this dispute has led to a review of the operations of the organisation.[4] Such disputes on the proper way to conserve a building are common, but are normally resolved within an academic context.

After widespread consultation, Historic Scotland published a comprehensive series of Scottish Historic Environment Policy papers, consolidated into a single volume in October 2008.[5][6]

Historic Scotland and the Glasgow School of Art's Digital Design Studio have formed the Centre for Digital Documentation and Visualization to promote the documentation and 3D representation of heritage objects, architecture and environments with laser scanning and 3D visualization software.[7]

[edit] Properties and Public MembershipHistoric Scotland has direct responsibility for maintaining and running over 360 monuments in its care, about a quarter of which are manned and charge admission entry. These properties have additional features such as guidebooks, books and other resources, published by HMSO or private publishing companies. Since its inception it has increased the number of events run at its sites, most frequently designed to engage young people with history. Similarly, new museums and visitor centres have been opened, notably at Arbroath Abbey and Urquhart Castle. There is also a hospitality section, which makes some properties available for wedding receptions and other functions.

Notable properties include:

Edinburgh Castle Stirling Castle Urquhart Castle Linlithgow Palace Caerlaverock Castle Skara Brae Jarlshof Membership to Historic Scotland is promoted by the organisation, with benefits such as free entry to all their properties free of charge for the duration of the annual membership, as well as entry to properties in England (under the care of English Heritage) and Wales (under the care of Cadw) for half price in their first year and free for subsequent years. Life memberships are also available. It publishes a quarterly magazine for use of members.

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