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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

Archives and Library Policies

Policies guiding the management of the HES Archives and Library

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.

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.