Publications

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.

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).

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