Opening times and getting here
Book your visit
Bookings to see archive items must be made in advance. You do not need to make an appointment to browse our library or speak to a member of staff during our opening hours.
To make a booking, please email archives@hes.scot and detail all the material you want to consult. We will check your request and confirm by email the availability of all the material. Please do not make a travel booking until we have confirmed the accessibility of the material.
Opening times
Monday: Pre-booked group visits only.
Tuesday to Friday: 10am to 4pm (by appointment to view archival material).
Closures
Saturday and Sunday.
Friday 19 December 2025 to Monday 5 January 2026.
Getting to HES Archives and Library
John Sinclair House
16 Bernard Terrace
Edinburgh
EH8 9NX
HES Archives and Library is located off South Clerk Street in Newington, Edinburgh.
Limited car parking is available for visitors to the rear of the building.
Please note, we are located within the City of Edinburgh Low Emission Zone for vehicles.
National Grid reference: NT 26 4726
Telephone: 0131 651 6872
Email: archives@hes.scot
View HES Archives and Library on Google maps
Journey planners
Search for National Cycle Network routes on the Sustrans website.
Plan your journey by public transport using Traveline Scotland.
Let us know if you spot one of our sites in the wrong location. You can email digital@hes.scot.
