Publications

Graveyards and Gravestones 1

Working in a Graveyard

Information on the legal implications of work on a historic graveyard.

Farm Architecture

Information on the Listing of farm buildings in Scotland.

Graveyards and Gravestones 2

Good Practice

Information on best practice in maintaining a historic graveyard from planning through to implementation.

Dryburgh Abbey Conservation Management Plan

This plan provides an informal basis for the future management of the Dryburgh Abbey Grounds.

Melrose Abbey Landscape Conservation Management Plan

A Landscape Conservation Management Plan prepared for Melrose Abbey

Blackness Castle Landscape Conservation Management Plan

A Landscape Conservation Management Plan prepared for Blackness Castle

The Historic Environment Strategy for Scotland – Environmental Report 2022

The Environmental Report for the development of the new Historic Environment Strategy for Scotland is being published for comment alongside the strategy draft.

Doune Castle Landscape Conservation Management Plan

The aim of the Landscape Conservation Management Plan to help with our understanding of the landscape and woodlands associated with Doune Castle (cultural, historic and natural) and provide guidance on how we manage these assets.

Research Strategy 2023-28

Our research strategy outlines how we will prioritise research activity and involvement in research partnerships.

Dun Struan Beag Statement of Significance

HES Statements of Significance outline the history and development of Scotland's Properties in Care. This document highlights the key features that makes Dun Struan Beag special.

Stanydale Temple - Statement of Significance

Document outlining the significance of Stanydale Temple, including key features which make the site special.

Stirling Old Bridge Statement of Significance

Document outlining the significance of Stirling Old Bridge, including key features which make the bridge special.