Historic Scotland

Your one-stop shop for information on Scotland’s iconic historic attractions.

Ping Creates · com.pingcreates.historicscotland

Not rated yet 100K+ downloads v1.21.12 10.2 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.21.12 (163)
Updated: Sep 15, 2026 (23 days ago)
APK size: 10.2 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Travel & Local (app)
Listed since: Jul 11, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 9 (1 sensitive)
Website: historicenvironment.scot/about-us/contact-us
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Historic Scotland is an app by Ping Creates in the Travel & Local category, listed since at least July 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 9 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.21.11.

What's new in v1.21.12

Minor updates and performance improvements.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This app is your one-stop shop for information on Scotland’s iconic historic attractions. Packed with essential information and beautiful imagery for Historic Scotland’s 77 staffed properties - including admission price, opening times, facilities and travel - this guide will help you research your next holiday or simply plan a day trip with the kids. You can also add your Historic Scotland Digital Membership card to the app and take it with you everywhere you go. Intuitive and easy to use, the Historic Scotland app allows you to search by region or interest, with best for categories such as ‘families’, ‘gardens’, ‘picnics’ and ‘military history’ to choose from. You can also view all sites attractions on an interactive map of Scotland. Not sure where you want to go? The app includes event information, articles and itinerary features, with new content added regularly to provide a source of inspiration. A view of Historic Scotland on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram gives you the latest ‘social buzz’ all in one place. Features: • Create your own Historic Itinerary to share on social channels • What’s near me? Find attractions within a 50km radius of your current location • Featuring over 300 historic sites throughout Scotland • Search by region or ‘best for’ category • Image galleries • Interactive map view • Pricing, opening times and facilities information • Events search • Location and travel information • ‘Inspire Me’ – find ideas on where to visit with the latest features and itineraries

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v1.21.8.

v1.21.12 LATEST Sep 15, 2026 10.2 MB TRUSTED v1.21.11 Jun 12, 2026 10.2 MB TRUSTED v1.21.10 Apr 25, 2026 10.2 MB TRUSTED v1.21.8 Feb 10, 2026 10.2 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 15, 2026.
Certificate issued to “PingCreates” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 15, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 15, 2026
Signed byO=PingCreates
Signing certificate (SHA-1)54:77:C4:9A:DC:16:5B:D3:9F:CD:E0:2B:58:0F:FD:75:D1:6A:44:AB
File MD5ff9a592901150d5cf80f601efa5ffa8c
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

Historic Scotland requests 9 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Foreground service data sync android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait