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.

An Assessment of Hobbyist Metal Detecting

This assessment to establish the extent and character of metal detecting in Scotland was conducted by GUARD Archaeology Limited, having been commissioned by HES and the Treasure Trove Unit (TTU).

Environmental Impact Assessment Handbook

Our Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) handbook offers practical guidance and information to those involved in the process.

Focus Magazine

Our annual magazine showcasing technical conservation within Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and our partners.

Green Recovery Case Studies

A series of case studies that demonstrate how our historic environment can make a vital contribution to Scotland’s green recovery from the pandemic and its transition to net zero and a climate resilient society.

Technical Paper 16

Green Deal financial modelling of a traditional cottage and tenement flat

This technical paper presents the findings of financial modelling exercises taken on a detached cottage and an urban tenement flat.

The Recognition and Investigation of Lithic Scatter Sites in Scotland

A Short Guide

This guide is aimed at those who encounter potential lithic scatter sites in Scotland and who may wish to understand the issues around them and the approach to assessing and investigating them.