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Historic places in and around Edinburgh
Find places to visit in and around Scotland's capital city.
Viking warriors to invade Dunstaffnage Castle this weekend
The Viking Invasion event allows visitors to come face-to-face with fearless Viking warriors
HES publishes independent culture review
Read the Organisational and Cultural Review, commissioned by the HES board in response to the Section 22 report, and led by independent consultant David Martin.
New report reveals how heritage matters to people in Scotland
Findings from Talking About Heritage, one of Scotland’s largest consultations on our shared history, now published.
Stronger partnerships to drive Scotland’s heritage future
Scotland’s heritage sector gathers in Glasgow for SHEF 2026 as HES announces nearly £4.5 million funding to support partnership working.
Help tell the story of Scottish football
We are inviting the public to help identify sites linked to the development of football in Scotland.
Medieval Jedburgh Comb back on display
Medieval Jedburgh Comb back on display at Jedburgh Abbey
20% off entry to iconic heritage sites this summer
The limited time offer gives UK residents discounted entry to selected Historic Scotland sites
Iconic Glasgow restaurant recognised with listed status
The Ubiquitous Chip has been designated as a Category B listed building by Historic Environment Scotland (HES)
New ancient circle discovered underground at Machrie Moor
Geophysics survey reveals traces of stone or timber circle in Arran’s ancient landscape
Summer events taking place at historic sites across Scotland
Over 2,000 years of history feature in this year’s family-friendly programme of daytime events
Thousands of years of Scottish graffiti is uncovered
An exhibition that explores over 5,000 years of Scottish history through graffiti opens at Stanley Mills
Ronnie Hinds appointed Interim Chair of Historic Environment Scotland
Ronnie Hinds has been appointed Interim Chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic, Màiri McAllan.
Balvaird Castle reopens for guided tours
The castle which featured in last year’s Outlander prequel Blood of my Blood, is now open for guided tours, the first time the inside of the castle has been accessible to visitors over a decade.
Kisimul Castle reopens to visitors
Iconic ‘Castle in the sea’ will open its doors once more
Rare Angus roofs at significant risk
Angus flagstone roofs are now one of the region’s most at-risk heritage assets, new research reveals