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Books Catalogue

Our books are telling the stories of Scotland. Our aim is to explore ideas and start conversations about the past, present and future of our nation’s history and heritage.

Building Knowledge

Appealing to a wide audience this is a prestigious publication which celebrates some of Glasgow's most recognisable buildings.

Castle Quest Trail

This trail is a cross-curricular activity covering the Numeracy and Mathematics and Social Studies areas of the Curriculum for Excellence.

Chocolate Casting

How is cast iron made? Find out by using chocolate and sugar to cast an edible object of your own.

Code of Good Practice in Research

"Code of Good Practice in Research" is a policy document outlining the Code of Good Practice in Research at Historic Environment Scotland. Available for download in PDF format.

Declaration of Arbroath

A partnership project between Historic Environment Scotland & National Records of Scotland, this booklet for young learners commemorates the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath.

Edinburgh Castle Jacobite Trail Quiz

Visit key locations in the castle and see if you can discover the answers to these questions about the Jacobite Risings

Edinburgh Castle Names

Research Investigating into the origins of names within Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Castle Research: The Stone of Destiny

A research report that considers recent scholarship on the Stone of Destiny and attempts to identify and address gaps in our understanding of the significance.

Edinburgh Castle in the Modern Era: Presenting Meanings

The development of Edinburgh Castle as a visitor attraction