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Planning Performance Framework Reports

Guidance on the scheduled monument consent process

Planning for Our Past and Our Future

This service statement outlines how we engage in the planning system

Pointing the Way to the Future

This statement explains how our regulatory role in land management and planning processes intersects with our response to the global climate and nature crises.

Power to the People

This book traces the industry through the groundbreaking technical achievements of Scottish engineers and the important contribution of a number of distinguished pre- and post-war Scottish architects.

Prehistoric Burials

An overview of the prehistoric burial monuments to be found in Scotland.

Prehistoric Defences

An overview of prehistoric defensive monuments from about 1000 BC.

Prehistoric Religion

A look at religion and ritual in prehistoric Scotland.

Prehistoric Rock Art in Scotland

This booklet aims to widen understanding and appreciation of prehistoric rock carvings in Scotland. Rock art forms some of the most prolific, fascinating, and inspiring fragments ofScotland’s ancient past.

Prehistoric Settlement

A look at life in prehistoric Scotland, and the remnants of houses and villages we can see today.

Press Pack

The communications office is the first point of contact for media seeking information, interviews or expert comment on Scotland’s historic environment.

Preston Market Cross - Statement of Significance

Document outlining the significance of the Preston Market Cross, including key features which make the property special.

Progress report on the conservation and management of properties in care

The purpose of this report is to provide an update on progress one year on, in relation to the properties in care, with a particular focus on conservation.