Publications

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.

Gaelic Language Plan 2018 - 2023

This plan was developed in response to the legislative requirements as part of the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005.

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.

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.

HES Action Plan 2020-21

Published in April 2020 in lieu of our Annual Operating Plan in response to the COVID-19 outbreak

HES Action Plan 2020-21 - Mid Year Update

The Plan comes on the back of our first 6-month Action Plan, which was produced in April in response to Covid-19 in place of an Annual Operating Plan

HES Annual Report 2015-16

Historic Environment Scotland's first annual report

HES Annual Report 2016-17

This document covers the financial year 2016-17.

HES Annual Report 2017-18

The third HES Annual Report covers the financial year 2017-18. It highlights the increasing value of heritage to Scotland’s economy and our significant contribution to education, skills and training, community development and more.

HES Annual Report 2018-19

The Annual Report 2018-19 covers the last year covered by our Corporate Plan for 2016-19, For All Our Futures.

HES Annual Report 2019-20

The Annual Report 2019-20 covers the last year covered by our Corporate Plan for 2016-19, For All Our Futures.

HES Annual Report 2020-21

A report on our activities and finances for the financial year to 31 March 2021.