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I Make History

Our History Makers are a key part of the HES organisation. From digital innovators to skilled craftspeople, discover the traditional and emerging skills playing a vital role in Scotland’s past, present and future.

  • History Maker Mack

    An apprentice painter and decorator based in one of Scotland’s most iconic buildings – Edinburgh Castle.

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  • History Maker Stacey

    A blacksmith dedicated to passing her heritage skills on to the next generation

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  • History Maker Sophia

    A Digital Innovator with a passion for bringing past treasures into an online world

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  • History Maker Luke

    A stonemason with an award-winning talent for maintaining our historic environment.

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  • History Maker Kirsty

    A modern apprentice who knows more than most about one of Scotland’s most iconic castles.

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  • Careers Quiz

    Take our quiz and find out which History Maker you are.

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  • HES Vacancies

    Discover opportunities with Historic Environment Scotland

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  • Traditional Skills

    Find out how we’re doing our bit to keep traditional building skills alive and accessible.

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  • Key Roles at HES

    Read more about the people, skills and roles we use to protect and repair our historic places, now and in the future.

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Contact us

Historic Environment Scotland Head offices:

Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
John Sinclair House
16 Bernard Terrace
Edinburgh
EH8 9NX

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Historic Environment Scotland is the lead public body established to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment.

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