Publications

A History of Scotland's Landscapes

These evocative spaces provide unique evidence for the way this land and its wealth of resources has been lived in, worked on, ruined, abandoned, restored and celebrated.

A Work of Beauty

Alexander McCall Smith's Edinburgh

Alexander McCall Smith curates his own story of Edinburgh, combining his incisive wit with a wealth of stunning imagery drawn from Scotland’s national collection of architecture and archaeology.

Above Scotland

The National Collection of Aerial Photography

For the first time in one volume, Historic Environment Scotland has brought together the finest images from its collection in a stunning illustration of Scotland’s past, present and future.

Above Scotland Cities

The National Collection of Aerial Photography

This volume looks at the character and development of each of Scotland’s six cities, drawing on stunning aerial photography from the 1920s to the present day to tell their compelling stories.

An Inventory for the Nation

An Inventory for the Nation follows the Royal Commission over the course of a century, tracing the impact of everything from the motor car and two World Wars, to digital technology and the internet.

Architects Volume 1

Morris and Steedman

This booklet is the first in a series celebrating the work of Scotland’s architects. Volume one covers James Morris and Robert Steedman. Each volume will focus on influences and key buildings.

Architects Volume 2

Peter Womersley

This booklet is the second in a series celebrating the work of Scotland’s architects. Volume 2 covers Peter Womersley. Each volume will focus on influences and key buildings.

Architects Volume 3

Basil Spence

This booklet is the third in a series celebrating the work of Scotland’s architects. Volume three covers Basil Spence. Each volume will focus on influences and key buildings.

Books Catalogue

Our books are telling the stories of Scotland. Our aim is to explore ideas and start conversations about the past, present and future of our nation’s history and heritage.

Building Knowledge

An Architectural History of the University of Glasgow

Appealing to a wide audience this is a prestigious publication which celebrates some of Glasgow's most recognisable buildings.

Building up our health: the architecture of Scotland's historic hospitals

"Building up our health: the architecture of Scotland's historic hospitals" is a book that aims to give a taste of the rich architectural heritage of Scotland’s hospitals.

Buildings: Scotland’s Drill Halls

The majority of our historic drill halls are no longer in use but they continue to tell us much about our military history and how we prepared to defend ourselves when the threat of invasion was real.