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Historic places, breathing spaces

Discover new ways Scotland’s historic sites can boost your wellbeing with our guided events, self-paced activities and online exhibition

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  • Guided wellbeing

    Explore our curated wellbeing events, playlists, and walking trails taking place at our historic sites.

    Two performers dressed as knights take a walk in a park
  • Self-paced wellbeing

    Discover ways to engage with Scotland’s historic sites at a pace that suits you and your wellbeing.

    A performer dressed as a knight is sitting in a park bench with headphones on his head. He is smiling and looking relaxed.
  • Get inspired

    Browse our exhibition to hear how others enjoy the wellbeing benefits of our historic sites.

    A single standing stone is highlighted by the setting stone
  • Get involved

    Contribute to our exhibition and tell us how historic sites have positively impacted your wellbeing.

    In the foreground are snowdrops and in the background Edzell Castle

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Historic Environment Scotland Head offices:

Longmore House
Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
John Sinclair House
16 Bernard Terrace
Edinburgh
EH8 9NX

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Our app is your one-stop shop for information on Scotland’s iconic historic attractions.

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Historic Environment Scotland is the lead public body established to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment.

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