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Trade Union Facility Time Reports

In line with our obligation under these regulations. we publish our report setting out the Facility Time of the HES union representatives and associated costs.

Grants Programme - SEA Screening Report and Determination

This report sets out our decision on whether an environmental assessment is required in support of the refresh of the HES Grants Programme.

New Lanark World Heritage Site Management Plan 2013-2018

The New Lanark World Heritage Site management plan provides a broad framework for the management, conservation and enhancement of the New Lanark WHS and its Outstanding Universal Value (OUV).

Forth Bridge World Heritage Site Management Plan

A plan laying out the management and conservation of the Forth Bridge.

Corporate Plan 2016-19 Consultation: Response Analysis

"Corporate Plan 2016-19 Consultation: Response Analysis" - This paper analyses the responses to the public consultation of Historic Environment Scotland's 2016-19 Corporate Plan.

Designations Team 3 Year Plan 2016-19

This document sets out the three year plan for Historic Environment Scotland's work on designations.

Doune Castle Landscape Conservation Management Plan

The aim of the Landscape Conservation Management Plan to help with our understanding of the landscape and woodlands associated with Doune Castle (cultural, historic and natural) and provide guidance on how we manage these assets.

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.

Heritage Volunteering in Scotland Research Report

The Heritage Volunteering in Scotland report summarises the findings of research into heritage volunteering in Scotland, undertaken in 2025.

Gaelic Language Plan 2012 - 2017

This plan is implemented throughout our organisation and was established in response to the legal requirement under the Gaelic Language Act (2005).

External consultation: Planning (Scotland) Bill

"External consultation: Planning (Scotland) Bill" is our response to the Scottish Parliament's call for views on the Planning (Scotland) Bill as part of a request for written evidence.