Minutes: 22 September 2026

1. Decisions on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 3 and 4 in private.

2. Historic Environment Scotland – evidence:

The Committee took evidence from—

Stephen Uphill, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Ronnie Hinds, Interim Chair, Historic Environment Scotland.

Colin Beattie declared an interest as a member of Historic Scotland.

Pauline Stafford declared an interest as a Councillor for West Lothian Council.

3. Historic Environment Scotland – evidence review (in private):

The Committee considered the evidence heard under agenda item 2.

4. Work programme (in private):

The Committee considered its work programme and agreed to consider a revised work programme paper at a future meeting.