Publications

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.

Building up our health: the architecture of Scotland's historic hospitals

"Building up our health: the architecture of Scotland's historic hospitals" is a book that aims to give a taste of the rich architectural heritage of Scotland’s hospitals.

Buildings: Scotland’s Drill Halls

The majority of our historic drill halls are no longer in use but they continue to tell us much about our military history and how we prepared to defend ourselves when the threat of invasion was real.

Clan and Castle

The Lives and Lands of Scotland's Great Families.

"Clan and Castle" - Clans are central to the story of Scotland. This book focuses on the stories of seven prominent clans, featuring extensive illustrations and vivid stories.

Clothing for the Soul Divine

Burials at the Tomb of St Ninian

Whithorn, known as Scotland’s Cradle of Christianity, is unique in its long history as an important centre of worship, administration, and ultimately pilgrimage, dating back to the 5th century.

Ebbing Shores

Survey and Excavation of Coastal Archaeology in Shetland 1995-2008

Survey and Excavation of Coastal Archaeology in Shetland 1995-2008. Ebbing Shores brings together the findings of an extensive programme of coastal survey and excavation in Shetland.

Edinburgh's Post-War Listed Buildings

HES and City of Edinburgh Council have worked together to produce this short publication in response to the growing interest in buildings of this dynamic period of architecture and town planning.

For the Safety of All

A Story of Scotland’s Lighthouses

Donald S Murray explores Scotland's lighthouses through history, storytelling and the voices of the lightkeepers.

Fortress of the Kingdom

Archaeology and Research at Edinburgh Castle

This is the detailed history of a great castle – a reflection of its colourful and complex story, through its buildings and the lives of its occupants.

Gavin McConnell (1923-2014)

Spotlight on Architects series

A series of short essays on the diverse and fascinating work of a selection of Scotland’s talented local architects and architects’ departments.

Gazetteer: Hydroelectric schemes in Scotland 1890-1975

A Gazetteer of hydroelectric schemes in Scotland from 1890-1975.

Glasgow's Post-War Listed Buildings

A stimulating and informative publication, celebrating Glasgow’s post-Second World War built heritage.