An Explorer Pass, valid for 14 consecutive days, is a great way to explore our iconic sites.

In line with best practice in the visitor attractions industry, visitors with disabilities are treated on an equal basis with all other visitors and entry is charged at the appropriate admission ...

HES publish proposals to designate the late 19th and early 20th century phases of the prison at Category A Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking views from the public on proposals to ...

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has awarded £21,000 to Wessex Archaeology and Dendrochronicle to carry out further research of the Sanday Wreck, an intact section of shipwreck timbers uncovered on ...

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

Locals and visitors from across the country helped kickstart the celebrations as Castle of Light, the interactive light trail at Edinburgh Castle, officially opened to the public. Castle of Light ...

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 ...

Look out over Loch Awe from the powerbase of the Campbells of Glenorchy and one of the most photographed castles in Scotland. Kilchurn Castle was a fortress, a comfortable residence and later a ...

Explore the wide range of grants and funding available to projects that share our aims to protect and promote our historic environment.

Temporary restrictions are in place to the internal crypt and Lady Chapel areas. Walk in the footsteps of countless others to reach St Ninian’s shrine. As one of Scotland’s earliest Christian sites, ...

Our sites sometimes need to close at short notice due to adverse weather, essential maintenance work, and other reasons outwith our control. We advise checking ahead if the forecast is poor or you are ...

This privacy notice is for entrants to the Member Magazine Photography competition, run by Historic Environment Scotland (“HES”) and Think Publishing. HES is committed to protecting your personal data ...