![]() “We think it’s vital people living in Scotland feel history belongs to us all, and through our Historic Sundays initiative, we hope more people will take the opportunity to discover the history on their doorstep or explore further afield to sites they may not have seen until now. Sign up to Aberdeen Live's newsletter to get the latest stories and breaking news sent to your inboxĪlex Paterson, Chief Executive of HES, said: “With over 5,000 years of history in our care, our historic buildings and monuments can tell us so much about the past and how it continues to shape our world today, from being the backdrop to film locations to attracting millions of people from around the world and closer to home. ![]() The initiative aims to encourage more people to visit the nation’s historic landmarks and ‘engage’ with its heritage.ĭuff House is a country house gallery displaying collections from the National Galleries of Scotland, while Huntly Castle served as the seat of one of Scotland’s most powerful medieval and renaissance families. READ MORE: Aberdeen 'missing the opportunity' to create city centre business hub ![]() READ MORE: Safety warning issued over Aberdeenshire basking shark sightings Those living in Scotland can access Historic Scotland’s winter ticketed sites by simply pre-booking online and showing their proof of address on arrival. People will be able to enter certain Historic Scotland ticketed attractions on the first Sunday of each month from October 2023 to March 2024. Aberdeenshire’s historic Duff House and Huntly Castle are among heritage sites set to offer free admission this winter.
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