Historic Environment Scotland.
Scottish government agency
- Reports this week
- 1
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 49
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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The Scottish Government approved a development in Edinburgh, involving properties described by Historic Environment Scotland.Some support1 report
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Historic Environment Scotland promotes heritage tourism and manages historic sites in Scotland, including Fort George.Some support2 reports7 developments inside
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An audit has highlighted the economic contribution of historic environments in Scotland.Some support1 report
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Angus Robertson appointed Mark Jones as the chair of Historic Environment Scotland, succeeding his resignation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Historic Environment Scotland celebrates Scottish history through various events.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Katerina Brown has resigned from Historic Environment Scotland.Some support3 reports
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A councillor calls for government action regarding mismanagement at Historic Environment Scotland, citing findings from Audit Scotland.Some support1 report
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The Laidhay Croft Museum in Caithness, Scotland, is currently under the monitoring of Historic Environment Scotland regarding its risk status.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
Malcolm Price is the Monument Manager at Threave Castle, which is managed by Historic Environment Scotland.Some support2 reports
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HES review was highlighted in the SNP manifesto on July 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Historic Environment Scotland, Angus Robertson, and the British Museum are all involved in managing iconic cultural properties.Some support1 report
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Speedy Hire is involved in an activity supporting Historic Environment Scotland in the Inverness/Fort George area.Some support1 report
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A partnership was established for site management, but the City of Edinburgh Council's decisions are seen as undermining the World Heritage Site's status.Some support1 report
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Historic Environment Scotland announced that applicants can now enjoy free entry to its properties, while Chris Lawlor praised the beautiful turquoise waters of Iona.Some support1 report
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Edinburgh Council is considering the demolition of a block in Gorgie, while Historic Environment Scotland pauses its buyback program.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Historic Environment Scotland
Events traced to Historic Environment Scotland, step by step, newest first- Iona painting offer may strengthen HES's fight against wind farmThe painting offer may increase pressure for stricter review of the MachairWind project.Possible
- How could Storm Boelo's travel disruption affect Historic Environment Scotland?Storm Boelo may reduce visitor access to heritage sitesPossible
Around Historic Environment Scotland this week
News at the entities that move Historic Environment Scotland most-
Scottish Government StructuralShell is a commercial backer of ACORN, and the Scottish Government is having a row with Westminster.Moves Historic Environment Scotland
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Holyrood StructuralHolyrood committee scrutinizes Scottish Government plans, with Clare Haughey serving as a committee member.Moves Historic Environment Scotland
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Scotland StructuralBaird and McAlpine discussed Scotland's independence route, with Scotland seeking UN recognition for self-determination.Moves Historic Environment Scotland
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Edinburgh Shared contextLocal visitor levies have been applied in both Edinburgh and London.Moves Historic Environment Scotland
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councillor Mentioned togetherA councillor has been identified as a member of the Jamaica Labour Party.Moves Historic Environment Scotland
Connections
The 21 strongest of 49, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Katerina Brown Structural
Katerina Brown served as the chief executive of Historic Environment Scotland.
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Edinburgh Castle Structural
Historic Environment Scotland manages Edinburgh Castle as part of its portfolio of historic sites.
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Scotland Structural
Historic Environment Scotland's function is mandated by Scotland to promote and protect its heritage and cultural assets.
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Scottish Government Structural
Scottish Government formally oversees Historic Environment Scotland as a public body.
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Angus Robertson Structural
Angus Robertson serves as the chair of Historic Environment Scotland.
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Laidhay Croft Museum Structural
HES monitors the building's risk status, establishing a formal regulatory dependence on the organization.
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Holyrood Structural
Historic Environment Scotland is formally accountable to a culture committee within Holyrood.
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City of Edinburgh Council Operational
A formal partnership exists between the company and the council regarding the management plans for shared heritage sites.
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Edinburgh Shared context
Historic Environment Scotland operates within Edinburgh, with local councils sometimes influencing its listing and management decisions.
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Iona Structural
HES manages properties including Iona, which are accessed by the public.
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Audit Scotland Structural
Audit Scotland formally identified governance weaknesses within Historic Environment Scotland.
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councillor Mentioned together
The councillor publicly criticized Historic Environment Scotland regarding perceived lack of effort in their operations.
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Inverness Shared context
The relationship is defined by the shared heritage context of Fort George, which is discussed in the available literature.
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British Museum Mentioned together
Both entities are cited as institutions responsible for managing significant cultural properties.
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Speedy Hire Transactional
Speedy Hire provided logistical support services for an event hosted by Historic Environment Scotland.
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Patrick Harvie Operational
Patrick Harvie inquired about the operational challenges facing Historic Environment Scotland.
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Dumfries Shared context
Historic Environment Scotland operates and manages heritage sites within the geographical context of Dumfries.
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Mark Jones Structural
Mark Jones served as the chair of Historic Environment Scotland.
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SAT Operational
Both Historic Environment Scotland and SAT lodged objections regarding the Neshion Energy Park development.
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Ireland Shared context
The provided evidence does not describe any relationship between Historic Environment Scotland and Ireland.
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Herald Mentioned together
No direct relationship between Historic Environment Scotland and Herald was observed in the evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
4 events- The Scottish Government approved a development in Edinburgh, involving properties described by Historic Environment Scotland.
- An audit has highlighted the economic contribution of historic environments in Scotland.
- Katerina Brown has resigned from Historic Environment Scotland.
- A councillor calls for government action regarding mismanagement at Historic Environment Scotland, citing findings from Audit Scotland.
August 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
6 events- An agency manages sites, including Edinburgh Castle.
- Angus Robertson appointed Mark Jones as the chair of Historic Environment Scotland, succeeding his resignation.
- Malcolm Price is the Monument Manager at Threave Castle, which is managed by Historic Environment Scotland.
- HES review was highlighted in the SNP manifesto on July 1, 2026.
- Historic Environment Scotland, Angus Robertson, and the British Museum are all involved in managing iconic cultural properties.
- Speedy Hire is involved in an activity supporting Historic Environment Scotland in the Inverness/Fort George area.
June 2026
4 events- Historic Environment Scotland promotes heritage tourism and manages historic sites in Scotland, including Fort George.
- A partnership was established for site management, but the City of Edinburgh Council's decisions are seen as undermining the World Heritage Site's status.
- Historic Environment Scotland announced that applicants can now enjoy free entry to its properties, while Chris Lawlor praised the beautiful turquoise waters of Iona.
- Edinburgh Council is considering the demolition of a block in Gorgie, while Historic Environment Scotland pauses its buyback program.