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Scotland's world heritage site celebration planned

Scotland's five world heritage sites are to link up in a series of interactive events exploring the theme of cultural identity.

The events will be part of the World Heritage Day celebrations on 18 April.

Edinburgh Old and New Town, New Lanark, Heart of Neolithic Orkney, The Antonine Wall and St Kilda will all participate.

The project is entitled 'Shadows of our Ancestors' and will see special events at each of the five sites.

At the Antonine Wall - in the grounds of Callendar House in Falkirk - a light installation and soundscape will recreate the effect of a Roman encampment....

Read entire article at BBC