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…
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Photography 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 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 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 more40 Years of World Heritage in the UK
November this year will see the 40th anniversary of inscriptions to the World Heritage List of the UK’s first World…
Read moreGreat Spa Towns of Europe WHS’ 2026 General Assembly
This month, members of The Great Spa Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) will gather in Vichy for a series of…
Read moreInclusive European Heritage Residency 2026 – call for participants
Europa Nostra, the leading European heritage civil society network, and INTO – the International National Trusts Organisation are organising the…
Read moreICOMOS-UK Event: Industrial Heritage Today: Conservation and Community
Thursday 23rd April 2026, 5pm, at London Canal Museum ICOMOS-UK invite you to an event exploring current and international best…
Read moreJob opportunity – Coordinator, Derwent Valley Mills WHS
Location – County Hall, Matlock/HybridReference – JOB/26/00629Salary details – Grade 11 £39,865 – £43,270 per annumJob term – Full TimeAppointment…
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