HES Archives and Library

  • John Sinclair House, 16 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh EH8 9NX

  • 0131 651 6872
 

Access

Parking

A small car park to the rear of the building has accessible spaces for visitors to the HES Archives and Library. Please call 0131 651 6872 to check availability.

Library

The Library is on the first floor and is fully accessible for visitors with disabilities. All visitors can consult original archive and collections material in the Library and HES Archives search room. 

Toilets

There is an adapted toilet on the ground floor and on first floor of John Sinclair House, the same floor as the Library.

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome in the building.

What's on at HES Archives and Library

View of South Aisle inside Rosslyn Chapel

Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries

Thursday 7 March 2024 to Tuesday 1 October 2024

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General view of Dumbarton Castle Rock and Fort

Historic Glasgow

Thursday 9 May 2024 to Thursday 9 May 2024

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Opening times

Tues to Fri: 10am to 4pm, advance booking required.

Sat to Mon: Closed

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Facilities

A general view of Holyrood Abbey and palace.

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Holyrood Abbey
General view of Holyrood Park from the Education Centre

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Holyrood Park
A general view of Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock, as seen from the north.

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Edinburgh Castle
A general view of Trinity House.

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Trinity House
The unique hexagonal vaulted chamber in St Triduana

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St Triduana's Chapel, Restalrig Collegiate Church
A general view of Craigmillar Castle, featuring one of Scotland’s oldest tower houses.

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Craigmillar Castle
The ancient ramparts of a hill fort in the beautiful Pentland hills

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Castlelaw Hill Fort
A complete, round dovecot with three white-stones layers

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Corstorphine Dovecot
A general view of Holyrood Abbey and palace.

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Holyrood Abbey
General view of Holyrood Park from the Education Centre

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Holyrood Park
A general view of Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock, as seen from the north.

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Edinburgh Castle
A general view of Trinity House.

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Trinity House
The unique hexagonal vaulted chamber in St Triduana

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St Triduana's Chapel, Restalrig Collegiate Church
A general view of Craigmillar Castle, featuring one of Scotland’s oldest tower houses.

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Craigmillar Castle
The ancient ramparts of a hill fort in the beautiful Pentland hills

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Castlelaw Hill Fort
A complete, round dovecot with three white-stones layers

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Corstorphine Dovecot

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