Publications

Historic Environment Policy for Scotland

We collectively have a duty of care for our historic environment. This Policy outlines how we should undertake this duty whenever a decision in the planning system will affect Scotland's historic environment.

Historic Environment Policy for Scotland Consultation Report

Building upon the findings of the What’s Your Heritage? project, this report outlines the findings of the consultation exercise on the draft Historic Environment Policy for Scotland (HEPS).

Historic Environment Scotland Circular

Regulations and Procedures

This document explains the functions of Historic Environment Scotland in relation to the planning system, designations and consents.

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

Memorandum of Guidance Regarding Farms and Stables

An extract from the memorandum of guidance regarding farms and stables.

Passed to the Future

Scotland's strategy for sustainable management of the historic environment.

Planning Performance Report 2015-16

The Planning Performance Report is a summary of our designation, management and protection of the historic environment within the Scottish Planning System.

Planning Performance Report 2016-17

The Planning Performance Report is a summary of our designation, management and protection of the historic environment within the Scottish Planning System.

Planning Performance Report 2017-18

The Planning Performance Report is a summary of our designation, management and protection of the historic environment within the Scottish Planning System.

Planning Performance Report 2018-19

The Planning Performance Report is a summary of our designation, management and protection of the historic environment within the Scottish Planning System.

Planning Performance Report 2019-20

The Planning Performance Report is a summary of our designation, management and protection of the historic environment within the Scottish Planning System.

Planning Performance Report 2020-21

The Planning Performance Report is a summary of our activity for the designation, management and protection of the historic environment within the Scottish Planning System.