Heritage For All

We want Scotland’s historic environment to be for everyone. Join us on our unique journey to deliver heritage for all

A vision for everyone

Scotland’s historic environment is an invaluable national asset and is central to our country’s story. The historic environment provides us with connections to our past, to each other today, and to future generations to come.  

At Historic Environment Scotland, we want the historic environment to make a real difference to people’s lives. A difference to our health, to our economy, to our culture, to our environment. We want heritage to involve everyone so that we all benefit. 

This is our vision for our organisation from 2025 onwards 

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Scotland's heritage

Scotland’s historic environment is a unique resource. But only by caring for it properly can we ensure its benefits are felt by as many people as possible.

The ruins of Kilchurn Castle stand proudly under a snow capped mountain, with bright yellow sunlight reflection off the shoreline while the castle and hill reflect off the loch in the foreground.

Skills and learning

Our work supports people to learn new skills, find new careers, and to build connections, no matter where they live or where they are in life.

People and places

The historic environment sits at the heart of Scotland’s communities. It provides homes, schools, hospitals, visitor attractions, places of worship, and sites of industry.

Three people in white hard hats and high-vis vests install a solar panel on a castle roof.

Climate action

The historic environment can, and must, be central to Scotland’s route to net zero.

Our organisation

To realise our ambitions and provide leadership to our sector, our organisation needs to be fit for purpose and fit for the future.

 

A young woman with long dark hair in a ponytail smiles at the camera. She is wearing a fleece with the words "Edinburgh Castle" written on it and stands in a large hall filled with chandeliers and historic weapons.

Delivering our plan

Our Operating Plan details how – and what – we will deliver to achieve our vision of Heritage For All.

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