Publications
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Holm of Papa Westray Stonework Survey 2018
An interpretive record of survey work undertaken within the chambered cairn of Holm of Papa Westray South, focussing on the Neolithic carvings and other examples of internal surface decoration.
Managing Change in the Historic Environment: External Walls
This guidance note sets out the principles that apply to altering the external walls of historic buildings.
Environmental Impact Assessment Handbook
Our Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) handbook offers practical guidance and information to those involved in the process.
Refurbishment Case Study 12
This case study describes the installation and running of a biomass system at Kincardine Castle.
The Medieval Documents
Research investigating the early source material relating to Edinburgh Castle.
Scotland's Historic Environment Audit 2008
Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit (SHEA) is an assessment of our historic environment.
Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit 2018
Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit (SHEA) is an assessment of our historic environment.
Designation Policy and Selection Guidance
This document sets out the policy and selection guidance used by Historic Environment Scotland when we designate historic sites and places.
Managing Change in the Historic Environment: Accessibility
This guidance note sets out the principles that apply to developments for improving physical access to the historic environment.
Managing Change in the Historic Environment: Engineering Structures
This guidance note sets out the principles that apply to alterations to structures and works of civil engineering.
Managing Change in the Historic Environment: Roofs
This guidance note sets out the principles that apply to altering the roofs of historic buildings.
Technical Paper 37: Hygrothermal Properties of Scottish Masonry Materials
This paper outlines the results of research around the hygrothermal properties of Scottish masonry materials for use in modelling software such as WUFI.
Employers’ Skills Survey 2025
An analysis of the skills profile and current skills gaps identified by employers in the heritage sector, and a discussion of potential future impacts.
Our People Strategy 2017-2020
This document recognises that our people are our most important asset and articulates how our staff will contribute to achieving our visions.
Scheduled Monument Consents Policy
This document explains Historic Environment Scotland's processes and policies around scheduled monuments.