*FREE UK DELIVERY ON ORDERS OVER £50*
Get standard Free UK Delivery when you spend over £50 online at stor.scot for a limited time only.
Subject to a minimum total spend of £50 on eligible items (*offer excludes personalised items, tapestries & crystal glassware). Free shipping discount applies at checkout. If your order qualifies for Free UK Delivery but there are ineligible items in your basket, you will still be charged a delivery fee for these items. Changing delivery address may also affect your order’s eligibility for standard Free UK Delivery.
Please note if your delivery address is out with the United Kingdom, you may be subject to import duties and taxes which are levied once a shipment reaches your country. Any charges such as this for customs clearance must be borne by you (please see our customs information below for further detail).
Please note shipping to the EU &NI is temporarily suspended as of 12th December.
*Due to postal strikes, Canada shipments are temporarily suspended, find out more here: International Incident Bulletin | Royal Mail Group Ltd
Our general Terms & Conditions for standard shipping can also be found below.
Order Dispatch
We aim to dispatch orders received before 2:00pm on a working day (Mon-Fri) on the same day. However, some orders may take up to two working days to dispatch. Please note orders placed over weekends, public holidays and bank holidays will be dispatched the next working day.
Some products may have a longer delivery time which will be detailed on the product information page.
Delivery Cost
Destination |
Delivery Time (approx) |
Cost |
UK countries |
48 hrs tracked |
£4.95 |
Europe |
Shipping temporarily unavailable |
|
USA |
6-7 working days |
£28 |
Rest of the World |
6-7 working days |
£30 |
Please note additional delivery costs may apply to certain products.
Please ensure that either a contact mobile phone number or a contact e-mail address is entered in your delivery address details otherwise we will not be able to dispatch your order. The mobile phone number and/or the e-mail address will be used to send you an order confirmation as well any delivery updates and confirmations that may be required.
Please be aware there may be longer delivery times during peak periods and when promotions are running or if there are service issues in your area which can be checked here: Service Updates from Royal Mail today
Christmas Delivery Dates
UK Last Order Date: Wednesday 18th December
We would advise ensuring you order is placed no later than Wednesday the 18th December. Please note this does not include dropship items which are shown on the product page as coming directly from the supplier such as Crystal glassware, Lochcarron wool and some Tapestry items - these items may incur longer lead times. For more detailed information, please see below or contact us at shop@hes.scot for further information).
Product Type |
Dates |
Tapestries |
Order by 16th Dec UK & 8th Dec International |
Ortak |
Delivery currently not guaranteed for Christmas Delivery |
Ancestry Prints |
Order by 11th Dec UK & 3rd Dec International |
Lochcarron |
Order by 11th Dec UK & 3rd Dec International |
Royal Scot Crystal |
Order by 20th Dec UK & 16th Dec International |
Personalised Tweed Hip Flask |
Order by 20th Dec UK & 16th Dec International |
International: Wednesday 11th December
Please note shipping to the EU & NI is temporarily suspended as of 12th December.
Below are the international dates for tracked services via Royal Mail, however, we advise on all International orders be placed by Wednesday 11th December.
Date |
Destination |
Saturday 07-12-2024 |
Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Finland, Greece, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Sweden |
Monday 09-12-2024 |
Czech Republic, Malaysia, New Zealand, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turley, UAE |
Wednesday 11-12-2024 |
Austria, Denmark, India, Lithuania, Philippines, Qatar, Slovakia, Slovenia |
Friday 13-12-2024 |
Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Iceland, Latvia, Luxembourg, South Korea, Thailand, USA |
Monday 16-12-2024 |
France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan |
For further information or advice, please contact shop@hes.scot
Warehouse Festive Operating Hours
Any orders placed after 2pm on Thursday the 19th of December may not be shipped until Monday the 23rd of December.
Any orders placed after 2pm on Monday the 23rd of December will be shipped from Monday the 30th
Any orders placed after 2pm on Monday 30th of December will be shipped from 6th January 2025.
Alcohol
Alcohol is only available for delivery within the UK and can only be delivered to a person over 18 years old.
ID will be requested from the recipient by the delivery provider at the time of delivery to ensure this is received by someone 18 years old or over and delivery will be refused if ID is not available. A passport or driving licence are the only acceptable forms of ID for Royal Mail deliveries.
Lochcarron Orders
Please allow up to 7 days delivery in addition to our standard delivery time for orders containing a Lochcarron product. Orders containing a Lochcarron product are dispatched once a week.
Tapestry Orders
Any orders containing a Tapestry incur an additional delivery fee due to the nature and weight of these items.
Delivery of this item is direct from the supplier and may take up to 14 days for orders. Please note that other purchases made in the same transaction from our online shop will be delivered separately as per our normal delivery times.
Ortak jewellery Orders
Delivery of our Maeshowe Ortak Jewellery is shipped direct from our supplier by Royal Mail and will have extended delivery times.
Destination |
Delivery Time |
UK countries |
7-14 working days |
All other countries |
14-21 working days |
Pre-release Products
Some of our products, such as books, may be ordered in advance of their official release date. We will keep you updated by e-mail about the anticipated dispatch date of any pre-release products that you have ordered.
Product Restrictions
Most of our products are available for delivery to all destinations advised, however some exclusions may apply.
This will be noted in the product description and at the checkout stage if it applies to the destination country selected for delivery.
Order Tracking
Once your order has been dispatched you will be sent an email notification with a tracking number and a text message if you have opted to receive this.
You can track your order using the tracking number provided in your order dispatch confirmation email through the Royal Mail website:- Track and Trace - Track your Item | Royal Mail Ltd or through the tracking details provided if you have ordered a product that is dispatched directly from one of our suppliers.
Receiving Your Delivery
Once your order has been dispatched it will be delivered as per the delivery times for your chosen destination as described in the Delivery Cost section.
If your order has not arrived within the specified timeframe, please try checking the following: -
- Click the tracking link on your dispatch confirmation email to see your order’s status.
- If you were out at the time of delivery, you'll receive a ‘Something for you’ Royal Mail card. Please see details here: I've missed my delivery - what do I need to do? (royalmail.com)
Customs
If your delivery address is out with the United Kingdom, you may be subject to import duties and taxes which are levied once a shipment reaches your country. Any charges such as this for customs clearance must be borne by you.
Please note we cannot refund any customs charges in the case of returns; however, you may be able to claim this back through your local customs office.
Who we are
We are Historic Environment Scotland Enterprises Limited, (“HESE” or “we” or “us”), a company incorporated in Scotland with registered number SC510997 and having its registered office at Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1SH.
We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Historic Environment Scotland (“HES”), an executive non-departmental public body incorporated and established under the Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 being a registered charity (Scottish Charity number SC045925) and having its principal office at Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1SH. Our registered VAT number is GB 221 8680 15.
“Historic Scotland” is a brand name of HES, which HESE is permitted to use.
Applicable law
The laws of Scotland shall apply to this delivery policy, and you can bring legal proceedings in respect of the products in the Scottish courts. If you are a consumer and you live in England or Wales, you can bring legal proceedings in respect of the products in either the Scottish or the English & Welsh courts. If you are a consumer and live in Northern Ireland, you can bring legal proceedings in respect of the products in either the Northern Irish or the Scottish courts.