Publications

Climate Ready HES

Our organisations first climate change adaptation plan, setting out how we will prepare for the risk and impacts associated with climate change

Dog Policy

This is a policy document detailing rules and where dogs are permitted at our places to visit.

Green Recovery Statement for The Historic Environment

Using Scotland’s Past to Support Our Future

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. Find out how in this Statement.

Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site Leaflet

Available in English, French, Gaelic, German, Italian and Spanish

Information on the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site, comprising one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world.

Passed to the Future

Scotland's strategy for sustainable management of the historic environment.

Responsible Tourism Framework

Transforming heritage tourism

The purpose of this framework is to define our understanding of, and role in, responsible tourism. It outlines the principles guiding our organisation’s decision-making and around which we can build actions going forward.

Resumption Operating Standards

Our Resumption Operating Standards (which replaces the former Minimum Operating Standards) provides the latest information on HES’s corporate policies and management of properties, as we transition through the next phase of the resumption process.

Unacceptable Actions Policy

We believe that everyone has a right to be heard, understood and treated with respect. We also believe that our staff have the same rights.

Waste and Resources Plan

Towards a circular economy (2022-2025)

Our vision for managing waste and resources and the actions we will take to meet our waste and climate targets.