Publications

Archives and Collections Policies

These documents outline operational policies controlling the management and use of archives and collections in the care of Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

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.

Climate Action Plan 2020-25

Our five-year plan details our climate action ambitions for the historic environment for 2020-25.

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

Intangible Cultural Heritage Policy Statement

This statement set out what Intangible Cultural Heritage means, how it relates to the historic environment, and how HES will work with it over the coming years

Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) Initial Screening Draft

The Historic Environment Strategy for Scotland

The draft ICIA for the new Historic Environment Strategy for Scotland is being published for comment alongside the strategy draft

Partnering Globally

International Strategy for Historic Environment Scotland 2019 to 2029

Partnering Globally is our 10 year strategy for how we will work and engage internationally.

The Historic Environment Strategy for Scotland – Consultation Draft

Strategy draft for consultation

The Historic Environment Strategy for Scotland – Environmental Report 2022

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