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Emergency Measures for Historic Memorials

This leaflet provides guidance for those directly involved with organising work in historic burial grounds on how to minimise the damage caused by emergency measures to ensure monument stability.

World Heritage Sites in Scotland

World Heritage Sites are cultural and/or natural sites of outstanding universal value.

Coastal Archaeology and Erosion in Scotland

Results of a conference held to address the effects of coastal erosion on sites and monuments in Scotland and the best ways of mitigating this recently-recognised threat.

The condition of Scotland's scheduled monuments

Results of our condition monitoring programme

Sounds of Scotland activity book

Get inspired by the past with these resources to explore Scotland's history through the theme of sound.

Study of Building Preservation Trusts in Scotland

A study commissioned by Historic Scotland, the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Architecural Heritage fund to review the Building Preservation Trusts in Scotland.

World Heritage in Scotland: A Short Guide

A short guide to World Heritage related matters in Scotland.

Scotland's Inventory of Gardens & Designed Landscapes

This booklet explains what being on the inventory means and how we assess gardens and designed landscapes for designation.

External Consultation: Scotland's Town Centre Action Plan

Our response to the call for evidence and views on Scotland's Town Centre Action Plan.

External consultation: Response to Scotland's Construction Sector Enquiry

"External consultation: Scotland's Construction Sector Enquiry" is the HES response to the Economy, Energy, and Fair Work Committee about Historic Environment Scotland's role in Scotland's construction sector.

TAN 27 - Archaeology in Historic Towns

Practical advice on archaeological issues when developing a site in a historic town or city.

Inform Guide: Bird Control in Historic Buildings

This INFORM guide document examines measures that can be taken to minimise the threat birds pose to our built heritage environment and the ways in which they can be controlled.