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Historic Buildings


Safeguarding the nation's historic environment.

historic & listed buildings

Charlotte Square, Edinburgh New Town world heritage site

Identifying the special interest of Scotland's built heritage.

scheduled monuments

Stones of Stenness

Protecting Scotland's nationally important monuments.

Gardens & designed landscapes

Kinross House gardens

Recognising Scotland's gardens & landscape heritage.

historic wreck sites

A 19th century Clydebuilt merchant vessel

Safeguarding Scotland's most important shipwrecks.

world heritage

Edinburgh old town skyline

Sites of universal value for all humanity.

archaeology

Getting to grips with the evidence.

conservation, repair & maintenance

Conservator at work

Raising standards in conservation, maintenance & repair.

grants

Traquair House Pavilion

Conserving Scotland's historic environment.

Valuing our Heritage

Our environment has a historical dimension that contributes to its quality and character.

Valuing our heritage
Detail on part of a gate

Guidance for Owners & Occupiers

Useful advice and information for owners and occupiers

Guidance for Owners & Occupiers
Fenton castle

Scottish Castle Initiative

Identifying the potential of Scotland's castles

Scottish Castle Initiative
Dryburgh Abbey

Climate change

How we aim to tackle climate change and reduce Scotland’s carbon footprint.

Climate change
Sunset

Historic Environment Bill

All you need to know about the proposed Historic Environment Bill.

Historic Environment Bill
A broch

GIS Data

Download a range of GIS data relating to designations


Land Use Strategy

Have your say on the Scottish Government's Land Use Strategy.