Propose a site for inclusion in the Inventory or for review or removal

Individual gardens and designed landscapes out with resurvey areas can be proposed for inclusion at any time.

Individual gardens and designed landscapes out with resurvey areas can be proposed for inclusion at any time. A proposal for review or removal of existing sites can also be made at any time. New proposals or requests for review and removal can be made using the form below.


For a garden or designed landscape to be included in the Inventory, it must be considered to be of national importance. Sites are selected and assessed using the following value-based criteria:

• Value as an individual work of art in their right
• Historic value
• Horticultural, arboricultural or silvicultural value
• Architectural value
• Scenic value
• Nature conservation value
• Archaeological value

These are broad headings and the principles of selection are set out fully at Annex 5 of the Scottish Historic Environment Policy 2009.

Download the Listing and designed landscapes proposal and review application form here [pdf, 1.05mb]