Publications

Explore Scotland Visitor Leaflet

A short leaflet detailing the 77 staffed sites available to visit across Scotland.

Focus Magazine

Our annual magazine showcasing technical conservation within Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and our partners.

Fortress of the Kingdom

Archaeology and Research at Edinburgh Castle

This is the detailed history of a great castle – a reflection of its colourful and complex story, through its buildings and the lives of its occupants.

Historic Scotland on Screen map

Our properties have starred in many famous films and TV series’. Find out more with our map

Iona Abbey: Visitor Leaflet

A short guide on what can be explored at Iona Abbey, one of Scotland's most sacred sites.

Little Explorers: Scottish Castles

In this book, little explorers are introduced to Scotland’s history through its most famous castles.

Little Explorers: Skara Brae

Discover the secrets of the Stone Age and travel back in time to see what life was like for the villagers of Skara Brae on Orkney.

Mary Queen of Scots Papercraft Instructions

Make your own Mary Queen of Scots statue

Mary Queen of Scots Trail

Explore regions around Scotland, and you’ll encounter castles, palaces, priories and abbeys that tell important stories of Mary’s life.

Mary Queen of Scots: Visitor Leaflet

A short leaflet to allow visitors to 'follow in the footsteps' of Mary Queen of Scots by visiting a number of closely related properties throughout Scotland.

Mary Was Here

Where Mary Queen of Scots Went and What She Did There

This fast-paced, accessible and extensively illustrated book traces Mary’s life through specific episodes at specific places on specific dates.

Monuments of Orkney

A Visitor's Guide

In this extensively illustrated guide, Orkney-based archaeologist Caroline Wickham-Jones introduces more than 60 monuments.