PastMap

Introduction

The PastMap lets you find and view historical and archaeological sites in Scotland. It will show you both the area of the site and name as well as a link to Historical Scotland where you'll get more detail including information that will help with getting permission.

The map is quite easy to use but the explanation below will help you get the best out of it.

Finding coordinates to use in the map

The PastMap uses coordinates in the OSGB format - example NO0238914769. To find out how to convert Lat and Long coordinates or get coordinates from Streetmap or Google maps click here.

Using the Pastmap

Click here to open PastMap. You need to be zoomed in to the scale 1:27,000 before you can select any layers to view. Zoom using the buttons in the top left - scale appears bottom right. Once zoomed in select the Scheduled Monuments box in the Layers box on the right. If you know the location simply zoom and pan directly to it.To enter coordinates click the Search button in the toolbar

and enter the coordinates in the OS NGR box. When you find the area click the mouse to display the details.