Historic Environment Policy for Scotland

We collectively have a duty of care for our historic environment. This Policy outlines how we should undertake this duty whenever a decision in the planning system will affect Scotland's historic environment.

This historic environment matters to us all. The Historic Environment Policy for Scotland (HEPS) supports good decision making for Scotland's unique places. 

We collectively have a duty of care for our historic environment. This Policy outlines how we should undertake this duty whenever a decision will affect Scotland's historic environment.

HEPS may impact on the work you do. Guidance around the new policy, including a webinar and answers to frequently asked questions are available on our Youtube channel.

Find out more about the Policy.

A cover document with an outline of Scotland in green.
  • Date Published: 05 April 2019
  • Publisher: Historic Environment Scotland
  • Publication Types: Procedure Paper
  • Areas of Interest: HES
  • Audiences: Planners and Owners
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  • Language: English
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