Historic Environment Scotland

Scottish architect Robin Livingstone has been selected to lead a funded collaborative research project as part of an innovative partnership between The Glasgow School of Art and Historic Environment Scotland, delivering impactful research and activism in contemporary architecture and the built herit

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has launched a consultation on how to adapt and manage Scotland’s historic sites amid concerns that some of the most significant heritage properties are being affected by climate change. Changing weather patterns, including increased rainfall and temperature

The late 19th century and early 20th century phases of HMP Barlinnie have been recognised by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) as a Category A listed building, the designation reserved for the country’s most significant structures.

Councillors will be asked this week to consider the Full Business Case for one of the Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal’s flagship skills projects. The unique new £12.9 million campus will train future generations in canal maintenance and traditional stonemasonry skills.

Dumfries and Galloway Council is to consider plans to kick-start the regeneration of the long-derelict Former Interfloor Factory site in Heathhall, Dumfries.

External funding of almost £3 million to protect the built heritage of Granton Waterfront in the north of the Capital has been announced by the City of Edinburgh Council. The investment, to bring the area’s historic buildings and structures back to life through restoring, upgrading and c

Work on the River Park at Levenmouth has begun this week, marking a major milestone for the area.

In the midst of Scotland’s growing housing emergency, the construction industry faces an urgent challenge: a shortage of skilled workers across trades and professions that threatens the nation’s ability to meet demand.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) welcomed more than 600 young people across Scotland this week as they took part in Heritage Careers Week 2025. The festival of career events returned for its second year to spotlight opportunities in the heritage sector.

Two painting conservators from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) visited St Mary’s Church in Grandtully, Perthshire, to conserve the unique ceiling. 

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has awarded Birse Community Trust grant funding to conserve and reopen The Souter’s Shop in Birse, a purpose-built shoemaker’s shop left largely untouched for over half a century and the only surviving example of its kind.

Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) Elgin Skills Training Centre is marking 25 years of traditional skills training, celebrating the impact it has had on Scotland’s built environment and local economy.  The centre, located next to the iconic Elgin Cathedral, has trained 150 stonem

A former AG Barr Irn Bru factory in Camelon, on the Forth & Clyde Canal, is being transformed into Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills by Scottish Canals and Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

Aberdeen City Council has received a £2,1276,180 grant funding boost which will help drive forward a five-year heritage and conservation programme aimed at addressing social, economic and environmental issues in the eastern part of Aberdeen City Centre. The funding comes from National Lottery

The Hawick Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) is celebrating key milestones across the town centre as it enters its final phase.