Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit (SHEA) 2026

Date published

09 September 2026

Publisher

Historic Environment Scotland

Publication type

Corporate, Our Past, Our Future, Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit (SHEA)

Language

English

Subjects

Scotland

Overview

SHEA provides the evidence for Scotland’s historic environment being a vital part of the nation's infrastructure, economy, communities and identity. Data published in SHEA highlights the role of heritage at the heart of Scotland’s communities. It shows how the historic environment provides homes and jobs, sustainable places and contributes to the wellbeing of people across Scotland. 

Collated from a variety of trusted data sources and datasets, SHEA data acts as an invaluable resource for decision-making, policy-development and advocacy across the historic environment sector and beyond.

SHEA data is collated by HES. If you can help fill in any data gaps or you notice any errors, please contact us at cap@hes.scot.

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Scotland's Historic Environment Audit 2026 SHEA Infographic 2026