Leaving a gift in your will

Many of our 300 historic sites are hundreds, if not thousands, of years old and require specialist care to ensure they remain safe and accessible. The level of care they require has been accelerated due to the effects of climate change, meaning your legacy will help support vital conservation work, skills and learning to help protect these treasured places.

Two supporters told us about their legacy gift: “We’re supporting Historic Scotland as part of our legacy plans. Their research, interpretation, and education work fascinates us – keeping history alive for so many. We wanted to play our part in continuing this, and that’s why we’re leaving gifts in our wills. To make sure Scotland’s stories are told for years to come.”

You can:

• Leave a defined sum or percentage of the residue to Historic Environment Scotland in your will

• Make Historic Environment Scotland a beneficiary in a codicil

• Leave an asset or shares

Talk to us about what difference you want your legacy to make. 

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Together let’s make sure Scotland’s magnificent heritage continues to be cherished, understood, shared and enjoyed with pride, by everyone.

If you are thinking about including a gift in your will, we’d love to hear from you and answer any questions you have. No matter what size your donation is, it will help us to continue caring for Scotland’s treasured properties and collections. 

If you would like more information, or have any questions, please contact our team by email at legacies@hes.scot or call 0131 668 8600.