Publications

A Guide To Climate Change Impacts

Created by partners from across the historic environment sector and beyond, this guide identifies risks and hazards of climate change, along with adaptation solutions, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of our historic environment.

A History of Scotland's Landscapes

These evocative spaces provide unique evidence for the way this land and its wealth of resources has been lived in, worked on, ruined, abandoned, restored and celebrated.

A Life of Industry

The Photography of John R Hume

John R Hume is Scotland's foremost expert on industrial heritage. In A Life of Industry, author Daniel Gray tells John's story, and the story of what has been lost – and preserved.

A Survey of Thatched Buildings in Scotland

This publication is a photographic survey of thatched buildings in Scotland, surveyed between May 2014 and August 2015 by Zoe Herbert, on behalf of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

A Work of Beauty

Alexander McCall Smith's Edinburgh

Alexander McCall Smith curates his own story of Edinburgh, combining his incisive wit with a wealth of stunning imagery drawn from Scotland’s national collection of architecture and archaeology.

Aberdour Castle - Statement of Significance

HES Statements of Significance are documents outlining the history and development of Scotland's Properties in Care. This SoS outlines the key features of Aberdour Castle.

Aberdour Castle Explorer Quiz

Find animals, people and symbols as you explore around the castle

Aberdour Castle Wedding Brochure

In a beautiful location overlooking the picturesque Forth Estuary, Aberdour Castle boasts a delightful walled garden with ornate terraces and an unusual beehive-shaped dovecot.

Aberlemno Churchyard Cross Slab - Statement of Significance

HES Statements of Significance are documents outlining the history and development of Scotland's Properties in Care. This document highlights the key features that makes Aberlemno Churchard special.

Aberlemno Sculptured Stones: Aberlemno I - Statement of Significance

HES Statements of Significance outline the history and development of Scotland's Properties in Care. This document highlights the key features that makes Aberlemno Sculptured Stone I special.

Aberlemno Sculptured Stones: Aberlemno III - Statement of Significance

HES Statements of Significance outline the history and development of Scotland's Properties in Care. This document highlights the key features that makes Aberlemno Sculptured Stone III special.

Aberlemno Sculptured Stones: Aberlemno IV - Statement of Significance

HES Statements of Significance outline the history and development of Scotland's Properties in Care. This document highlights the key features that makes Aberlemno Sculptured Stone IV special.