Publications

A Survey of Thatched Buildings in Scotland

This publication is a photographic survey of thatched buildings in Scotland, surveyed between May 2014 and August 2015 by Zoe Herbert, on behalf of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

Acting with Confidence

Scotland's Theatre Architecture

A thematic study of Scotland’s historic theatre buildings. In 2008-09, Historic Environment Scotland worked with The Theatres Trust to review the historical significance Scotland’s theatres.

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).

Blackness Castle Landscape Conservation Management Plan

A Landscape Conservation Management Plan prepared for Blackness Castle

Blackness Strategic Tourism Infrastructure Development Plan

Executive Summary

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

Calanais Survey and Excavation, 1979-88

The full report on excavations at the stone ring and alignments at Calanais in the Western Isles. The digs took place between 1980 and 1986 in advance of repairs to the ground, much worn by visitors.

Charlestown Limeworks Research and Conservation

The "Charlestown Limeworks Research and Conservation" report constitutes the findings of extensive archival research and offers an introduction to the development of lime production at Charlestown.

Climate Change Risk Assessment

Review the results of an initial baseline assessment of the risks posed by climate change to HES Properties in Care. It uses a number of datasets to determine the risk of damage and loss to sites.

Climate Risk Assessment for the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site

An application of the Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI)

Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI) Assessment for the Antonine Wall

This report describes outcomes from an online workshop (February 2022) to apply the Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI).

Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI) Assessment for the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh

This report describes outcomes from an online workshop (May-June 2021) to apply the Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI).

Consequences of Past Stonecleaning

Intervention on Future Policy and Resources

"Consequences of Past Stonecleaning - Intervention on Future Policy and Resources" is a research report assessing the effects different cleaning regimes had on natural stone.