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About Us

The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) collects, records and interprets information on the architectural, industrial, archaeological and maritime heritage of Scotland. We have been doing this for more than a hundred years, and our archive offers a unique insight into the special nature of Scotland's places. We also make accessible one of the world’s largest and most significant collections of international aerial photography.
 

Salary Disclosure

Information on senior staff names and salaries, as at 30 June 2010. More...
 

What We Do

RCAHMS provides a world-class record of the historic and built environment, and encourages use of that record to help people value their surroundings. Through strategic field investigation, research and our dynamic national collection, we provide a unique, authoritative and internationally important resource. More...
   

Our Commissioners

The work of RCAHMS is overseen by a board comprising nine Commissioners and a Chairman who are responsible for ensuring that the conduct of RCAHMS is proper, efficient and in line with the highest standards of public service. More...
 

Our History

RCAHMS has been identifying, surveying and analysing the historic and built environment for over 100 years. Our role has changed and grown in this time, and more recently we have developed both our education role and the international component of our national collection. More...