Publications

Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) Initial Screening Draft

The Historic Environment Strategy for Scotland

The partial BRIA for the development of the new Historic Environment Strategy for Scotland is being published for comment alongside the strategy draft.

Consultation Report: Asset Transfer Policy, Procedure and Guidance

A summary of the results from the consultation on our interim Asset Transfer Policy and its associated procedure and guidance.

Consultation Report: Demolition, Use and Adaptation of Listed Buildings

A summary of feedback for two Managing Change in the Historic Environment Guidance Notes.

Consultation Report: Historic Marine Protected Areas

Scapa Flow and The Queen of Sweden

A summary of feedback on our consultation on advice for the Scottish Government on the designation of Scapa Flow and The Queen of Sweden as Historic Marine Protected Areas.

Consultation Report: Principles and Practice for Designation

This document summarises the results of the public consultation and related engagement activities on the draft Principles and Practice for Designation.

Consultation Report: Scheduled Monument Policy and Procedures

This document summarises the results of the public consultation on the draft Scheduled Monument Policy and Procedures.

Consultation Response: Proposals for a new Agricultural Bill

HES response to consultation on a new Agriculture Bill

Corporate Plan 2016-19 Consultation: Response Analysis

"Corporate Plan 2016-19 Consultation: Response Analysis" - This paper analyses the responses to the public consultation of Historic Environment Scotland's 2016-19 Corporate Plan.

Corporate Plan 2016-19 Consultation: Stakeholder consultation event

26 November 2015

Following the launch of the 12 week consultation on the HES Corporate Plan (“the Plan”) for 2016-19 a consultation event was held on 26 November at the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel.

Engagement Report Summary (pre-consultation activity)

The Historic Environment Strategy for Scotland, Our Place in Time

Our Place in Time (OPiT) is Scotland's strategy for the historic environment. Published in 2014. It is now being reviewed for a post-COVID19 world

Gaelic Consultation: Analysis Report

Why Research

This report gives a detailed look at responses from individuals and partner organisations as part of Historic Environment Scotland’s Gaelic Language Plan 2018 – 2023 consultation exercise.

Grants Programme - SEA Screening Report and Determination

This report sets out our decision on whether an environmental assessment is required in support of the refresh of the HES Grants Programme.