Publications

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 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.

Access Guide

This Access Guide provides you with access-related information for over 70 paid for attractions across Scotland maintained by Historic Environment Scotland..

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.

Awesome Scottish Castles

Discover awesome Scottish castles in this sticker and activity book bursting with colouring, doodling, puzzles and more than 100 stickers!

Blackness Strategic Tourism Infrastructure Development Plan

Executive Summary

A 5-Year strategic development plan for the village of Blackness

Bloody Scotland

Winner of the CWA Short Story Dagger

In Bloody Scotland twelve of Scotland’s best crime writers use the sinister side of the country’s built heritage in stories that are by turns gripping, chilling and redemptive.

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.

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.