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![Calanais Survey and Excavation, 1979-88](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/68554aff-2f2c-46a3-bd74-a63c00cdb216/calanais%20cover.png?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Calanais Survey and Excavation, 1979-88
The full report on excavations at the stone ring and alignments at Calanais in the Western Isles. The digs took place between 1980 and 1986 in advance of repairs to the ground, much worn by visitors.
Focus Magazine
Our annual magazine showcasing technical conservation within Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and our partners.
![Front cover of Green Recovery Statement](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/c8e2c3c8-b174-43a6-877a-ae820137b242/green-recovery-statement.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Green Recovery Statement for The Historic Environment
Using Scotland’s Past to Support Our Future
Our historic environment can make a vital contribution to Scotland’s green recovery from the pandemic and its transition to net zero and a climate resilient society. Find out how in this Statement.
![Front cover of Metal Detecting in Scotland](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/1ed05a31-c115-404c-a203-b1e300a134c1/metal-detecting-scotland.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Metal Detecting in Scotland
This guidance note gives advice on metal detecting in Scotland.
![Green Deal financial modelling of a traditional cottage and tenement flat](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/6dd60837-e8f8-4456-ad74-a59400a678ae/historic-scotland-technical-paper-16.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Technical Paper 16
Green Deal financial modelling of a traditional cottage and tenement flat
This technical paper presents the findings of financial modelling exercises taken on a detached cottage and an urban tenement flat.