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£3.5 million boost for Scotland’s historic environment
National Trust for Scotland, Keep Scotland Beautiful and the Scottish Civic Trust amongst those receiving funding from Historic Environment Scotland
NCAP celebrates 100th anniversary of oldest images in its collection
November 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the oldest images held by the National Collection of Aerial Photography (NCAP).
How can Scotland re-establish its building stone industry?
British Geological Survey research, commissioned by Historic Environment Scotland, reveals an opportunity to re-establish the Scottish building stone market.
Local pupils create a sea of poppies at Dryburgh Abbey
Over 1,000 pupils made poppies to commemorate Remembrance Day at the burial place of Lady Haig
Public consultation launched on proposed listing of HMP Barlinnie
HES publish proposals to designate the late 19th and early 20th century phases of the prison at Category A
Linlithgow Palace Heritage Crime Appeal For Information
Appeal for information after walls, flagstones and historic fountain at Linlithgow Palace were defaced with graffiti
Young explorers take on Castle CSI challenge in new learning initiative
A new learning resource for schools and communities (Castle CSI) exploring the role science and technology played in the construction of historic sites has been launched.
Over £20k awarded for new research of the Sanday Wreck
Research funding announced to help shed new light on Orcadian shipwreck
HES publishes Annual Operating Plan 2023–24
HES publishes Annual Operating Plan 2023-24 - Combating climate change, green job creation, skills development and heritage sector recovery and development among key focus areas for year ahead.
A Roman fortlet thought lost to time is rediscovered
Historic Environment Scotland has discovered the buried remains of a Roman fortlet that once stood next to the Antonine Wall in West Dunbartonshire.
Stobs Camp designated as scheduled monument
The site of a First World War military training camp, Stobs Camp, has been recognised for its national importance
Livingston Skatepark questionnaire launches
Historic Environment Scotland asks for views on Livingston Skatepark ahead of listing assessment
Deadline nears for heritage funding bids
Expressions of interest to Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) Heritage and Place Programme close on 16 January 2026.
Research shines new light on the Stone of Destiny
Innovative methods have revealed new information, including previously unrecorded markings and further evidence of the Stone of Destiny's provenance
Annual Report for 2024-25 published
HES has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2024-25, reflecting a year of significant delivery alongside a period of organisational challenge.