Our research
Find out about our research into the historic environment, from digital documentation and 3D modelling to desk-based archival study.
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Digital documentation
Digital documentation work is at the heart of many of our key activities.
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Aerial survey and remote sensing
Find out how we use aerial photography and high-tech equipment to record and research Scotland’s historic environment.
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Marine and coastal
Various teams across Historic Environment Scotland carry out research into marine and coastal areas.
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Conservation science
Our scientific research allows us to use and share the very latest conservation and maintenance knowledge and techniques.
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Climate change
Research into climate change and the historic environment is one of our duties as a public body.
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Cultural heritage
Our cultural and natural heritage research seeks to investigate and understand our properties in care.
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Architecture
Find out how our architectural research helps us to understand our buildings and their place in the historic environment.
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Archaeology and landscape
Find out about how Historic Environment Scotland funds and carries out archaeological research.
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Industry
Our industrial research uncovers, interprets and explains past and present industry in Scotland.
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Data standards
Find out how we curate, publish and care for our huge range of data relating to the historic environment.
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Statistics and analysis
Our statistical and analytical research informs decision-making and helps us to evaluate the value of Scotland’s historic environment.
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Rock art
We work with communities and individuals throughout Scotland to investigate prehistoric rock art.