World Heritage in the UK 2025-26 Review
Each year World Heritage UK compiles a review that captures the highlights from across the UK’s World Heritage sector from…
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UNESCO Designations in the UK map
From neolithic geoparks and pioneering industrial sites to vibrant creative cities and extraordinary natural environments, visitors/tourists can discover 62 UNESCO-designated…
Read morePhotography Competition in Edinburgh WHS
It’s been 30 years since the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, in December 2025. This…
Read moreCycling Hadrian’s Wall WHS
What cycling Hadrian’s Wall taught us about heritage Amber Denton, a heritage consultant, spent two days cycling the length of…
Read moreJob opportunity – Project Co-Ordinator for The Historic Astronomical Observatories of Ireland
The term “the Historic Astronomical Observatories of Ireland” collectively refers to the UNESCO bid by three historic observatories on the…
Read moreHeritage Adapts! launches…
Today Thursday 04 June 2026, WHUK is proud to announce the launch of Heritage Adapts! something we’re proud to support,…
Read moreA Heritage student’s reflections on being at WHUK’s Spring Workshop
Reflections from an Emerging Professional at the WHUK Spring Workshop 2026 “As an architect from Nepal, I was first trained…
Read moreICOMOS-UK’s 2026 Summer Event
ICOMOS-UK‘s summer event will take place on the evening of Thursday 25th June (6pm to 8.30pm), at the historic venue…
Read moreJob opportunity – Project Manager (Visitor Experience) at Orkney
Starting salary: £43,227Contract type and employer: Fixed term for 2 years, with Historic Environment ScotlandGrade: 4Location: Orkney Hub, KirkwallWorking Hours: Monday – Friday 35 hours…
Read moreCall for Applications: Developing World Heritage Management Plans – A Consultation for Site Managers on Needs, Challenges and Priorities
IUCN, ICCROM and ICOMOS are looking for heritage professionals working with World Heritage Sites (cultural, natural and mixed) and other heritage places to join…
Read moreJob opportunity – Birkenhead Park, WH & Projects Officer
Birkenhead Park – one of the world’s most influential public parks and the inspiration behind New York’s Central Park is…
Read moreThe case for national heritage areas
“Take a walk in the English countryside and there is a good chance you will encounter a designated national nature…
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