Publications
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Digital Strategy
Our revised Digital Strategy sets out our ambition for digital transformation and, as a high-performing, digital-first organisation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strategic Environmental Assessment Research 2016/17
This document outlines the findings of research into Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of Local Development Plans in Scotland.
Historic Environment Scotland Circular
This document explains the functions of Historic Environment Scotland in relation to the planning system, designations and consents.
External Consultation: Support for Agriculture and the Rural Economy post Brexit
This is a response to an anonymous inquiry regarding the HES plan for agriculture and rural economies in Scotland, post Brexit
Causewayend School, Aberdeen
This case study illustrated how the use of a planning brief helped to secure the future of a former school building.
The Community View: Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site
Summary Report on the Community Consultation for the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site Management Plan review.
Climate Change Risk Assessment
Review the results of an initial baseline assessment of the risks posed by climate change to HES Properties in Care. It uses a number of datasets to determine the risk of damage and loss to sites.
Edinburgh's Post-War Listed Buildings
HES and City of Edinburgh Council have worked together to produce this short publication in response to the growing interest in buildings of this dynamic period of architecture and town planning.
Climate Ready HES
Our organisations first climate change adaptation plan, setting out how we will prepare for the risk and impacts associated with climate change
Inform Guide: Bronze
This technical, advice & guidance INFORM guide, "Bronze", is an introduction to bronze, with guidance on its problems and planning appropriate maintenance work. Read the document today.
Gaelic Consultation: Analysis Report
This report gives a detailed look at responses from individuals and partner organisations as part of Historic Environment Scotland’s Gaelic Language Plan 2018 – 2023 consultation exercise.
External consultation: Edinburgh Airport Masterplan 2016-2040
The "External consultation: Edinburgh Airport Masterplan 2016-2040" document is our response to Holder Planning's consultation on the proposed Edinburgh Airport Masterplan 2016-2040.
Historic Environment Policy for Scotland
We collectively have a duty of care for our historic environment. This Policy outlines how we should undertake this duty whenever a decision in the planning system will affect Scotland's historic environment.
Our Past, Our Future (OPOF) Summary & Detailed Baseline Reports 2026
This report provides a summary of the refreshed evidence base underpinning the OPOF Midpoint Report 2026 and the OPOF Delivery Plan 2026-2028. This report is supported by the Detailed Baseline Refresh Report.
Scheme to Apply Listed Building Control to Exterior of Churches in Ecclesiastical Use
The voluntary arrangements for dealing with proposals for works to the external fabric of buildings in ecclesiastical use which were it not for the exemption would require listed building consent.