The Inventory of Historic Battlefields is a list of nationally important battlefields in Scotland that meet the criteria published in SHEP 2009. It provides information on the sites to raise awareness of their significance and assist in their protection and management for the future. It is a major resource for enhancing the understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of battlefields, for promoting education and stimulating further research, and for developing their potential as attractions for visitors.The boundaries were defined by GIS tracing against OS Mastermap, at a view scale of around 1:500. Inventory descriptions and maps may be amended from time to time to reflect new evidence, changing knowledge and improved understanding.