Publications

Talking About Heritage

Explore, Share, and Celebrate Scotland’s Heritage.

Technical Paper 34

Energy consumption and behaviour profiles for eight traditionally built dwellings

This paper gives an insight into the energy consumption and occupier comfort and behaviour for eight traditionally build dwellings in Edinburgh and surroundings.

Technical Paper 35: Moisture Measurement in the Historic Environment

.This paper gives an overview of different methods for moisture measurement in historic structures.

The Antonine Wall World Heritage Site Leaflet

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

Find out about the Antonine Wall, including what you can see and do today.

The Early-Medieval Texts

Edinburgh Castle Research

Research investigating the early source material relating to Edinburgh Castle

The Forth Bridge World Heritage Site Leaflet

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

The bridge represents the pinnacle of 19th-century bridge construction and is the world's greatest cantilever trussed bridge.

The Medieval Documents

Edinburgh Castle Research

Research investigating the early source material relating to Edinburgh Castle.

The Tournaments

Edinburgh Castle Research

New research into tournaments held in Edinburgh

The dolls of Mary Queen of Scots

Edinburgh Castle Research

New research into Mary Queen of Scots belonging’s in Edinburgh Castle and their significance

Under Siege

Edinburgh Castle Research

All known occasions when Edinburgh Castle was besieged and attempts were made, successful or not, to take possession of her by stealth or force.

Urquhart Castle Explorer Quiz

Updated 2019 in English and other languages

Hunt around the castle with our free, fun-filled quiz and discover some of our more unusual stories.

World Heritage Sites in Scotland

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

World Heritage Sites are cultural and/or natural sites of outstanding universal value.