Historic Environment Scotland

Gift Membership

Give the past as a present this year with 15 months for the price of 12 #HistoricDaysAwait
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Castle of Light

A journey of light, sound and wonder at Edinburgh Castle
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Urquhart Castle

Explore 5,000 years of History

Adventure awaits at over 300 locations, ranging from prehistoric villages to grand castles
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Visit The Engine Shed

Discover more about Scotland’s diverse built heritage at our new pioneering building conservation centre in Stirling
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Your great day out starts here

Step back in time to witness jousting knights, cracking muskets and daily life in Scotland hundreds of years ago
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Heritage For All

We want the historic environment to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our Corporate Plan sets out a vision everyone can share for 2019 and beyond.

Heritage search

Search Scotland’s designated heritage, along with our designation and scheduling consent decisions.

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Discover the perfect gift or treat yourself with our range of books, clothes and gifts

Membership

Free entry to all our attractions and daytime events and discounts at our shops. #HistoricDaysAwait...what are you waiting for?

Join our Board

We are currently looking for up to four individuals to join the Board of HES as two of our current Board members step down and HES undertakes significant development over the next decade.

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