Publications
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Equality Progress and Monitoring Data Reports
HES has a statutory requirement to publish a report on the progress made to achieve its published equality outcomes at intervals of 2 years from the publication of its 2021-25 Equality Outcomes and Mainstreaming Report in April 2021.
Valuing Volunteers
Historic Environment Scotland's (HES) Volunteer Policy.
Radiocarbon dating
Step by step guide for applicants to Historic Environment Scotland for radiocarbon dates.
The Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site: Setting Report
Provides an objective description of the setting of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site and to recommend approaches for managing change in the setting of the Site.
Guidance on Designating Local Landscape Areas
Guidance to help local authorities refresh their approach to local landscape designations, jointly developed by HES and NatureScot.
External Consultation: Programme for Extending Permitted Development Rights in Scotland and Sustainability Appraisal 2020
Read our consultation report on the proposed Work Programme that will help to develop proposals to extend permitted development rights for the 16 development types.
Mainstreaming and 2021-25 Equality Outcomes Report
Statutory report in line with the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012
Short Guide 15: Air Source Heat Pumps in Traditional Buildings
A guide on considerations around installing air source heat pumps in traditional buildings, the policy background and best practice case studies.
Technical Paper 06
A scoping study on indoor air quality and efficiency in traditional buildings.
Archives and Library Policies
Policies guiding the management of the HES Archives and Library
Buildings at Risk Register Review
A review into the impact of the Buildings at Risk Register into bringing vacant buildings back into use.
Sustainability Reports
Our Sustainability Reports highlight our high level performance by financial year in a number of key areas.
Volunteering Impact Report 2026
Historic Environment Scotland's first Volunteering Impact Report highlights the value and impact of volunteering across HES and the wider heritage sector
Refurbishment Case Study 16
A case study describing thermal improvements to the fabric of an 1800s granite farmhouse in Aberdeenshire.
External Consultation: Draft Road Orders 2019
Read our response to Transport Scotland's consultation on Draft Road Orders and a proposed upgrade to the A9 Trunk Road, highlighting potential impacts on the Killiecrankie battlefield.