Publications

Discovering Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites

The NTS, National Museum of Scotland, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Historic Scotland have joined forces to make it easier for groups and FITs to discover Scotland's most famous Jacobite sites.

Doune Castle Landscape Conservation Management Plan

The aim of the Landscape Conservation Management Plan to help with our understanding of the landscape and woodlands associated with Doune Castle (cultural, historic and natural) and provide guidance on how we manage these assets.

EFFESUS Partner Historic Scotland - Activities

"EFFESUS Partner Historic Scotland - Activities" is a summary of activities in Scotland relating to EFFESUS, a European research project on energy efficiency in historic districts.

EFFESUS Partner Historic Scotland - General Information

"EFFESUS Partner Historic Scotland - General Information" is a document detailing our involvement in EFFESUS, a European research project on energy efficiency in historic districts.

Early Medieval Sculpture and the Production of Meaning, Value and Place

The Case of Hilton of Cadboll

A research report designed to gain an understanding of meaning and values surrounding early medieval sculpture.

Edinburgh Castle Names

Edinburgh Castle Research

Research Investigating into the origins of names within Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Castle Research: The Stone of Destiny

Updating the Scholarship

A research report that considers recent scholarship on the Stone of Destiny and attempts to identify and address gaps in our understanding of the significance.

Edinburgh Castle in the Modern Era: Presenting Meanings

Edinburgh Castle Research

The development of Edinburgh Castle as a visitor attraction

Edinburgh Castle's Role as a Gun House

Edinburgh Castle Research

Research report on the castle’s role as a gun house.

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.

Environmental Impact Assessment Handbook

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

Frontiers of the Roman Empire (Antonine Wall) World Heritage Site Supplementary Planning Guidance

Planning guidance for the Antonine Wall, part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site.