Publications

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 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.

Above Scotland

The National Collection of Aerial Photography

For the first time in one volume, Historic Environment Scotland has brought together the finest images from its collection in a stunning illustration of Scotland’s past, present and future.

Above Scotland Cities

The National Collection of Aerial Photography

This volume looks at the character and development of each of Scotland’s six cities, drawing on stunning aerial photography from the 1920s to the present day to tell their compelling stories.

An Inventory for the Nation

An Inventory for the Nation follows the Royal Commission over the course of a century, tracing the impact of everything from the motor car and two World Wars, to digital technology and the internet.

Architects Volume 1

Morris and Steedman

This booklet is the first in a series celebrating the work of Scotland’s architects. Volume one covers James Morris and Robert Steedman. Each volume will focus on influences and key buildings.

Architects Volume 2

Peter Womersley

This booklet is the second in a series celebrating the work of Scotland’s architects. Volume 2 covers Peter Womersley. Each volume will focus on influences and key buildings.

Architects Volume 3

Basil Spence

This booklet is the third in a series celebrating the work of Scotland’s architects. Volume three covers Basil Spence. Each volume will focus on influences and key buildings.

Books Catalogue

Our books are telling the stories of Scotland. Our aim is to explore ideas and start conversations about the past, present and future of our nation’s history and heritage.

Building Knowledge: An Architectural History of the University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh is a city renowned for critical thinking, cutting edge breakthroughs and unique creativity. At the heart of these enlightened ideals lies the University of Edinburgh.

Building Knowledge: An Architectural History of the University of Glasgow

A unique collaboration between Historic Environment Scotland and the University of Glasgow has resulted in this lavishly illustrated book about the University’s architectural history.

Building Scotland

Celebrating Scotland's Traditional Building Materials

Celebrating Scotland's Traditional Building Materials - This volume celebrates for the first time the raw materials which have been employed in forming Scotland's traditional buildings.