You can now add your membership card to Google Wallet.
You can now add your Historic Scotland membership card to the profile section. Just tap "Access your membership card" to get started.
Further accessibility and background update improvements
We've updated the side menu to include accessibility statement and improved the user experience through-out.
Try out our new ‘Medal Hunter’ feature and earn a variety of badges, from Coastal Cruiser to Castle Conqueror, and share your medal collection on social media. Plan your days out with our new map filter and see which Historic Scotland sites are open and which sites you have visited at a glance.
- Medal Hunter: Collect and win medals for your visited attractions
- New and improved navigation
- Map of Scotland now includes filters
- Tourism badges on attraction
For this release we have included information on family tickets where available at Historic Scotland attractions.
Minor update to the banners.
We've added a "FREE SITES" filter to Places to Visit and on the "By Region" tab.
Fixed an issue with Google Maps that caused the App to quite unexpectedly.
Please remember to leave feedback so that we can continue to improve the App for all members.
Please update to the latest release for the following new features:
- You can now filter on the Places to Visit screen for Visited and To Visit sites
- Closures are now displayed for sites
- Improved text rendering and links
- Overall app performance improvements
The latest release includes a minor fix that stopped the App responding on certain devices.
We have fixed an issue that stopped the App responding on certain devices.
Did you know that Melrose Abbey was so beloved by Robert the Bruce that he chose it as the final resting place for his heart?
In our latest release we have added "Opening Times" to attractions and included improve support for latest Android OS.
Did you know? Edinburgh Castle has seen 26 sieges in its 1100-year-old history, giving it a claim to having been "the most besieged place in Great Britain and one of the most attacked castles in the world.
The latest release improves the stability and user experience when signing up to news and updates.
We hope you are all enjoying the new look Historic Scotland App.In this version we've updated the Privacy Policy.
Did you know: Robert the Bruce granted Huntly to the Gordons after the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.We have updated the home screen to include "My Itineraries" so in a touch you can create a great day out for everyone to enjoy and share on social media. The “My Itineraries” home screen image will change depending on the Itineraries you create.We would really appreciate your feedback so please leave a review and let us know your thoughts.
*** Celebrating 100,000 downloads worldwide ***#DYK in 1537 James V began to convert the Blackness Castle into a state prison and artillery fortification.- Analytics Update- Side menu > Buy a pass link updated
Nugget of History: Jousting was banned in 1130 by Pope Innocent II.In this release we have:- changed App services so it will no longer request to find accounts on the device- Fixed the icon alignment on internal screens
This app is your one-stop shop for information on Scotland’s iconic historic attractions. Packed with essential information and beautiful imagery for Historic Scotland’s 77 staffed properties - including admission price, opening times, facilities and travel - this guide will help you research your next holiday or simply plan a day trip with the kids. You can also add your Historic Scotland Digital Membership card to the app and take it with you everywhere you go.
Intuitive and easy to use, the Historic Scotland app allows you to search by region or interest, with best for categories such as ‘families’, ‘gardens’, ‘picnics’ and ‘military history’ to choose from. You can also view all sites attractions on an interactive map of Scotland.
Not sure where you want to go? The app includes event information, articles and itinerary features, with new content added regularly to provide a source of inspiration. A view of Historic Scotland on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram gives you the latest ‘social buzz’ all in one place.
Features:
• Create your own Historic Itinerary to share on social channels
• What’s near me? Find attractions within a 50km radius of your current location
• Featuring over 300 historic sites throughout Scotland
• Search by region or ‘best for’ category
• Image galleries
• Interactive map view
• Pricing, opening times and facilities information
• Events search
• Location and travel information
• ‘Inspire Me’ – find ideas on where to visit with the latest features and itineraries