https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/files/original/18b0829137449cc8261257cf240c649b.jpg d18e7519f43fe8d4d5dbf2d15afcfe8f https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/files/original/795a53e1944686d08a426281d9a82277.jpg d18e7519f43fe8d4d5dbf2d15afcfe8f https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/files/original/e3975569131ca24ef684c10e86f0ceda.jpg d18e7519f43fe8d4d5dbf2d15afcfe8f https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/files/original/59a2b023038d73436ff860b7285deb93.jpg d18e7519f43fe8d4d5dbf2d15afcfe8f Site Represents a site. End Date 1930 Prim Media 3267 Contact zl203@st-andrews.ac.uk Institutional nature Museum, Ecomuseum, Extended Museum, Territorial Museum, Cultural Center, Memory House, e-Museum, etc Archaeological Stewardship National Trust for Scotland Social Media The social media links. twitter,@N_T_S; Place The town or city St Kilda, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource St Kilda Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived is51102025 Language A language of the resource English Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource zl203@st-andrews.ac.uk Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1309 Type The nature or genre of the resource Site Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Submitted may be relevant are a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). 25/03/2025 Extent The size or duration of the resource. cm x cm x cm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 BCE Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. United Kingdom Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. current,57.815,-8.5875; Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Wikipedia, Historic Environment Scotland Date Modified Date on which the resource was changed. 03/25/2025 02:53:34 am Description An account of the resource St Kilda, a remote volcanic archipelago, lies approximately 100 miles off the west coast of Scotland. It is made up of islands such as Soay, Boreray, Hirta, Dun, and Levenish. The archipelago boasts breathtaking sceneries and Europe's highest sea cliffs. These cliffs serve as vital nesting grounds for numerous seabirds, including puffins and gannets, endowing St Kilda with significant avian biodiversity. With over 2,000 years of human habitation in harsh conditions, the islands retain remnants like architectural structures, field systems, cleits (stone storage rooms), and traditional Highland stone houses. In 1930, the last inhabitants left. Recognizing its unique natural and cultural values, UNESCO listed St Kilda as a World Heritage Site in 1986, and added its marine environment and cultural landscape in 2004 and 2005. To preserve it digitally, initiatives like the Scottish Ten Project have employed 3D laser scanning. This creates digital models of structures and archaeological features, allowing virtual tours. Such efforts, in line with UN SDG 11, boost sustainable tourism and education while safeguarding the world's cultural and natural heritage. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Kilda,_Scotland, https://www.engineshed.scot/about-us/the-scottish-ten/sites/st-kilda-scotland Subject The topic of the resource Immovable Culture Heritage Europeana Specific elements of the Europeana Semantic Elements. Europeana Data Provider The name or identifier of the organisation that contributes data to Europeana. St Kilda Europeana Type The Europeana material type of the resource. TEXT Object The URL of a suitable source image in the best resolution available on the web site of the data provider from which small images could be generated for use in the portal. This will often be the same URL as given in europeana:isShownBy. https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/st-kilda Culture Scotland