Stirling is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles – an icon integral to how we understand the nation’s story. The castle peaked in importance in the 1500s, but its volcanic crag has been fortified ...

The Calanais Visitor Centre is closed until 2026 to allow for major redevelopment. During this period there will be no facilities at the site and parking will be severely restricted. As a Scottish ...

The Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 requires HES to prepare Annual Report and Financial Statements, in line with direction from Scottish Ministers, and to have these audited. The Act also ...

a condition assessment carried out by specialist stone conservators. a scientific investigation by specialist heritage scientists. 3D digitisation undertaken by digital documentation specialists. It ...

Explore a truly rare survival - an original parish church from the 1100s. St Martin’s Kirk is a remnant of the century that saw the establishment of the present parochial system. It stands today as a ...

Wander among one of Scotland’s best-preserved recumbent stone circles and wonder about its original purpose.

Discover the stories of Holyrood Park through British Sign Language (BSL), and explore the richness of this visual language.

Underwater heritage is as important to identify, investigate and protect as our heritage on land.