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Press release New strategy for Scotland’s protected historic places

15 December 2025

We've published our new strategy for heritage designations in Scotland.

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High-angle view of a prehistoric ceremonial landscape with large circular earthworks and a straight stone-lined avenue crossing the site, set among grassy hills, small ponds, and winding paths, with wind turbines and farmland visible in the distance

Snap a photo of Edinburgh and win a year’s membership

Press release

12 December 2025

Bar-L’ joins the A list

Press release

10 December 2025

New manual for adapting heritage tourism in the face of climate change

Press release

2 December 2025

Interim Chief Operating Officer appointed

Press release

2 December 2025

‘Old Man of Wick’ reopens to visitors

Press release

28 November 2025

£2.9m heritage investment for Waterfront regeneration

Press release

26 November 2025

Entry fee introduced to protect 5,000 years of history at Calanais Standing Stones

Press release

24 November 2025

Cosgaisean inntridh gan cur an gnìomh gus Thursachan Chalanais a dhìon

News article

24 November 2025

Our stand against racism and commitment to inclusion

Statement

21 November 2025

Scottish rugby stars to ignite Edinburgh Castle this Friday at Castle of Light

Press release

21 November 2025

HES publishes decision not to list Brunton Hall

Statement

21 November 2025

Mons Meg passes her MOT, 550 years after her first battle

Press release

14 November 2025

Cabinet Secretary announces new appointments to the HES board

News article

7 November 2025

New stairs to be installed at Kisimul Castle tower

Press release

5 November 2025

Over 400 years since the Gunpowder Plot, James VI and I lives on

Press release

4 November 2025

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