Filming with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drone offers a unique opportunity to appreciate and capture our sites from a whole new point of view. When revealed from above, it becomes apparent just how magnificent some of the shapes and designs of the properties under our care really are. For example:
- the magnificent Caerlaverock Castle and its triangular layout that can only be fully appreciated from above
- Blackness Castle, said to be the ship that never sailed, from the air you can see just how much this stone marvel looks as though it is about to launch itself into the sea
Looking for consent?
We welcome the opportunity for our sites to be captured, however as drones become more popular and more widely used, we also have a duty of care to protect our historic monuments and ensure the safety of visitors and staff.
For this reason, anyone who wishes to operate a UAS on property under the care of HES must obtain prior consent. If flying for commercial purposes, please email filming@hes.scot and we'll send you an application form to start the process.
For strictly recreational drone flying, please visit the Drone Safety Map where you can locate your desired site. Once selected, press ‘Request to Fly Here’ on the information panel at the side to be taken to the Altitude Angel’s Operator Portal where you can complete your application. Please read the information panels for each site carefully as rules and flight times vary.
Application process
All applications must go through an approval process so please leave at least 5 working days for us to process your request.
For all requests, pilots must produce:
- a copy of the pilot’s CAA certification
- a copy of the pilot’s Public Liability Insurance (min £5million)
- a risk assessment with site-specific launch area and flight path
For any further information please contact filming@hes.scot