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Heritage case studies: Scotland

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The heritage traditions of Scotland are unique in comparison to the rest of Britain. This free course, Heritage case studies: Scotland, uses two case studies to demonstrate how heritage sites have helped to forge the Scottish national identity and history.

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After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • understand the significant issues affecting heritage
  • engage effectively in debates about heritage issues in Scotland.
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First Published: 09/08/2012

Updated: 17/12/2018

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