World Heritage Sites UNESCO & OMAN

The delisted Dresden Elbe Valley
The designation of World Heritage Site is a highly prestigious affair. Such a designation bestows not only honor but also has economic implications as it enhances tourism. World Heritage sites may lose their designation when the UNESCO World Heritage Committee determines that the designated site is not properly managed or protected. 1st, however, the committee would place a site it is concerned about on its list of World Heritage in Danger of losing their designation and attempt to negotiate with the local authorities to remedy the situation. If remediation fails, the committee has revoked its designation.

Oman, 2007

In 2007, Oman's Arabian Oryx Sanctuary was the1st site to be removed from UNESCO's World Heritage list. The sanctuary had become a World Heritage Site in 1994. Poaching, habitat degradation had nearly wiped out the Oryx population. The delisting was done in accordance with the wishes of the govt. that reduced the sanctuary by 90 % after oil had been found at the site. Only four breeding pairs of oryx were counted at the time of the removal of the designation.

Sites in Scotland World Heritage

Sites in ScotlandWorld Heritage  are specific locations that have been included in the UNESCO World  Heritage Programme list of sites of outstanding cultural essential to the common heritage of humankind. Historic Scotland is responsible for 'cultural' sites as part of their wider responsibility towards the historic environment. The Environment Directorate is responsible for natural sites. There are currently five sites in Scotland, with a further six under going a process of formal evaluation. 

St. Kilda is a small, out-lying archipelago of Hebridean islands which was inscribed as a "natural" site in 1986. In 2004World Heritage Sites in Scotland, the site was extended to include a large amount of the surrounding marine features and the islands themselves. In July 2005 it became one of the few World Heritage Sites to hold joint status for its natural and cultural qualities. The islands were bequeathed to the National Trust for Scotland in 1957. They are also a Biosphere Reserve and a National Scenic Area.
"Edinburgh Old and New Towns" were together inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1996. The former
runs from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and is bordered to the north by the neo-classical 18th century "New Town" which includes Princes Street. It is managed by the Edinburgh World Heritage Trust.

"The Heart of Neolithic Orkney" includes Maeshowe, the Ring of Brodgar, Skara Brae, the Standing Stones of Stenness and other nearby sites. It was inscribed in 1999 and is managed by Historic Scotland.
New Lanark was inscribed in 2001. It is a restored 18th century industrial cotton factory village in South Lanarkshire builded by Robert Owen as an experiment in utopian socialism. Restoration was organised by the New Lanark Conservation Trust, which was formed in 1974

For the town, see Ibiza Town. For the car, 

For other uses, see Ibiza .

Ibiza / Eivissa

Native name: Eivissa
Flag of Ibiza
Geography
Location	Mediterranean Sea
Coordinates	Coordinates: 38°59′N 1°26′E / 38.98°N 1.43°E / 38.98; 1.43
Archipelago	Balearic Islands, Pine Islands
Area	571.6 km2 (220.7 sq mi)
Highest elevation	475 m (1,558 ft)
Highest point	Sa Talaiassa
Country
Country	Spain
Autonomous Community	Balearic Islands
Province	Balearic Islands
Capital city	Ibiza Town
Largest city	Ibiza Town (pop. 49,516)
Demographics
Population	132,637 (as of 1 January 2010)
Density	231.6 /km2 (599.8 /sq mi)
Additional information
Official languages: Catalan, Spanish Coat-of-arms

Ibiza , is an island in the Mediterranean Sea 79 km off the coast of the city of Valencia in Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands  Its largest cities are Ibiza Town, Santa Eulària des Riu and Sant Antoni de Portmany. Its highest point, called Sa Talaiassa is 475 m/1,558 ft above sea level.
The island is well known for its summer club parties which attract large numbers of tourists, but the island and the Spanish Tourist Office have been working to promote more family-oriented tourism, although some doubt the island's professional ability to attract more affluent tourism, in part due to a lack of hospitality standards and service. Noted clubs include Space, Privilege, Amnesia, DC10, Eden, and Es Paradis. Ibiza is also home to the legendary "port" in Ibiza Town, a popular stop for many tourists and now a UNESCO World Heritage.