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HES displays craft skills to The King
Craftspeople from HES have been showcasing a range of traditional skills in the making of items used in the Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication which took place at St Giles’ Cathedral
New measures introduced to manage the impact of climate change on Scotland's national heritage sites
We are implementing a new approach to the inspection of historic properties in response to the effects of climate change.
St Serf’s Church to reopen to visitors
St Serf’s Church to reopen to visitors who can explore the spot where a dragon was supposedly slain by St Serf and see the beautiful Dupplin Cross
Proposal to designate Piper Alpha Memorial and Memorial Garden
We are seeking views on our proposals to designate the Piper Alpha Memorial and Memorial Garden in Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen.
20 facts revealed about the Stone of Destiny
20 lesser known facts about the Stone of Destiny, marking two decades on since its return.
HES seeks views on First World War Military Training Camp
Proposals to designate Stobs Camp are announced
Queer heritage across Scotland explored in brand new book
New book featuring 14 authors including Ali Smith, Damian Barr, Rona Munro and Louise Welsh.
£77 million HES grant funding helps unlock Scotland’s history
From medieval churches to blacksmith forges, the HES grants programmes, currently open to applications, are helping communities reconnect with their heritage
Statutory report on Properties in Care 2024-25 published
Historic Environment Scotland has published its Properties in Care report for the 2024–25 financial year, which sets out performance information on the historic properties and associated collections
Free entry to New Abbey Corn Mill to mark National Mills Weekend
This weekend on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May, Stanley Mills in Perthshire and New Abbey Corn Mill in Dumfries will be open to visitors for free as part of National Mills Weekend
Free entry to Stanley Mills to mark National Mills Weekend
This weekend on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May, Stanley Mills and New Abbey Corn Mill in will be open to visitors for free as part of National Mills Weekend.
National Galleries of Scotland exhibition on Daredevil Photographer comes to Duff House
Work of daring aerial photographer Alfred Buckham to go on display at historic Duff House in Aberdeenshire
Chair of HES appointed
Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Angus Robertson has appointed Sir Mark Jones as Chair of Historic Environment Scotland.
Young people shine a spotlight on climate and heritage
S1 pupils from Holy Cross High School perform an original dance piece at Bothwell Castle to launch Sounds of Scotland
New campaign seeks to boost wellbeing through connection to heritage
‘Historic Places, Breathing Spaces’ campaign launches to help boost wellbeing through connection to heritage.