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The National Collection of Aerial Photography
Historic Environment Scotland 
Unit 3, Seven Hills Business Park
41 Bankhead Crossway South
Edinburgh EH11 4EP
United Kingdom

Please note that our building is not open to the public without prior agreement and an appointment.
 

Phone: +44(0)131 651 6821
Email: ncap@hes.scot

 

Historic Environment Scotland is a Non Departmental Public Body established by the Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 and is a charity registered in Scotland No. SC045925. Charity registered address: Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh.

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Case Studies

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How-To Guides

Use the step by step guides to help you navigate some of the key tools from the NCAP archive.

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Understanding Technical Terms

A glossary of some common technical terms associated with aerial photography.

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FAQs

Find answers to some of the most common questions asked of the NCAP team.

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Subscriptions

Subscriptions allow you to zoom images on the website and access finding aids to help identify images.

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Online Sources of Aerial Photography

As well as NCAP, here are some other places you can go for aerial photos and information.