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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.

Archives and Library Policies

Policies guiding the management of the HES Archives and Library

Technical Paper 06

A scoping study on indoor air quality and efficiency in traditional buildings.

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

Kirkton of Coull, Aberdeenshire

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.

HES Archives: Digital Repository Management Policies

This suite of documents sets out the purpose, guiding principles and operational policies for the Digital Repository.

External Consultation: Call for Views - Advisory Group on Economic Recovery

Read our response to a call for views to the Scottish Government’s independent expert advice group on supporting economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic.