Publications

Acquisition and Disposal of Collections

This statement regulates the acquisition and disposal by HS of portable or semi portable artefacts. The adoption of this policy is a requirement under the MLA Council's Museum Accreditation scheme.

Acquisitions and Release Policy

This Policy sets out the framework for considering acquisitions and release of properties in state care and how this will be managed

Analysis Report: Survey on the Inventory of Historic Battlefields

An analysis of the results from our 2017 survey on the Inventory of Historic Battlefields in connection with a wider review of policies under the "What's Your Heritage?" banner.

Annual Operating Plan 2017-18

Our Annual Operating Plan sets out deliverables for Historic Environment Scotland in 2017-18.

Annual Operating Plan 2018-19

Our Annual Operating Plan sets out deliverables for Historic Environment Scotland in 2018-19.

Annual Operating Plan 2019-20

Heritage For All

The vision in our Corporate Plan sets out the path from 2019 onwards. This is our detailed plan for 2019-20.

Annual Operating Plan 2021-22

Our Annual Operating Plan sets out deliverables for Historic Environment Scotland in 2021-22

Annual Operating Plan 2022-23

Our Annual Operating Plan 2022-23 (AOP) outlines the activities we will undertake to make further progress in delivering our Corporate Plan. It will support the achievement of its five Outcomes, building on the progress made in the last three years.

Annual Survey and Recording Roundups

Discover our work to research, survey, document and share the story of Scotland’s historic environment.

Antonine Wall Management Plan 2014 - 2019

A framework document mapping out a five-year plan for the management and conservation for the Antonine Wall, part of the Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site.

Archaeology on Farm and Croft

This guide is a starting point for those wishing to discover how to deal with archaeology and the historic environment in general in the context of modern environmentally-friendly farming.

Asset Management Plan 2018

This plan outlines the steps we are taking to maintain not just the historic properties and items in its care, but modern site structures such as car parks, bridges and electrical infrastructure.