Closed consultations & responses
This consultation invites views on Historic Scotland’s implementation strategy for protecting, managing and promoting marine heritage under new marine legislation. The strategy identifies objectives across three strategic aims, helping to advance knowledge about marine heritage and make information widely available, improving stewardship of key marine heritage sites, and developing wider understanding and enjoyment of marine heritage.
Consultation Responses
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Guidelines on the selection, designation and management of Historic Marine Protected Areas
Consultation now closedThis consultation invites views on Historic Scotland’s guidelines for selecting, designating, and managing Historic MPAs. Marine Scotland has published parallel guidance for Nature Conservation, and Demonstration & Research MPAs.
Consultation Responses
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Managing Change in the Historic Environment: Works on Scheduled Monuments Consultation
Consultation now closedThis consultation seeks comments on a new guidance leaflet in Historic Scotland’s ‘Managing Change in the Historic Environment’ series. The guidance leaflet ‘Control of Works on Scheduled Monuments’ provides advice on how to apply for consent for works on scheduled monuments, and sets out Historic Scotland’s new powers in relation to unauthorised works. It aims to give owners, occupiers, land managers and land users clear guidance on the requirement for consent for works on scheduled monuments, and the consequences of conducting unauthorised works.
Works on Scheduled Monuments - Consultation Reponses [pdf, 1.53MB] Works on Scheduled Monuments - Analysis Report [pdf, 299kb]----------------------------------------------
Consultation now closed
A public consultation on the draft Historic Scotland Corporate Plan 2012-15 ran from 5 October until 16 November 2011
Historic Scotland Corporate Plan - Environment Report [pdf, 994kb] Historic Scotland Corporate Plan - Environmental Report - Summary [pdf, 413kb] Historic Scotland Corporate Plan - Partial Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment [74kb] Historic Scotland Corporate Plan - Consultative Draft [pdf, 575kb]
Historic Scotland Corporate Plan - Consultation Response Form [word doc, 753kb]Consultation Responses
Corporate Plan page
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Consultation now closed
This consultation seeks comments on four draft Statutory Instruments which have been prepared under certain delegated powers in the Historic Environment (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2011.
Responses to the Consultation [pdf, 2.32mb] Consultation on Draft Regulations [pdf, 196kb] Covering letter [pdf, 94kb] Respondent information form [Word, 95kb] Consultation on Draft Regulations – Analysis Report [pdf 53kb]-----------------------------------------------
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In accordance with The Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005, Historic Scotland is legally required to produce a Gaelic Language Plan which details the work that we, as an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, intend to undertake over a five year period which will put in place structures and initiatives to enable us to play our part in ensuring that Gaelic has a sustainable future in Scotland.
Our aim in developing this Plan is to encourage wider recognition of the unique and continuing contribution of Gaelic to Scottish life. We plan to achieve this by supporting the use and learning of Gaelic within Historic Scotland, and to promote it further through our interaction with other organisations, stakeholders and customers across Scotland, and where possible, throughout the world.
The Historic Scotland Gaelic Language Plan [pdf, 256kb] Covering Letter and Respondent Information Form [pdf, 198kb] Analysis Report (English) [pdf, 83kb] Analysis Report (Gaelic) [pdf, 85kb]Consultation Responses
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Celebrating and looking after Scotland's historic battlefields
Consultation now closedHistoric Scotland is currently drafting the initial tranche of entries for the new Inventory of Historic Battlefields, along with guidance notes on the management of change within these areas. When complete, the first tranche of seventeen sites will form the core of the new designation, with further additional sites undergoing consultation and inclusion in the coming months. The Inventory will make Scotland’s battlefields a material consideration of the planning process and help to protect and enhance this aspect of the nation’s heritage for education, understanding and enjoyment.
Guidance Note [pdf, 5.3mb] Appendix 1 [pdf, 137 kb] Appendix 2 [pdf, 127kb] Environmental Report [pdf, 350kb] Consultation Analysis Report on the Managing Change in Historic Battlefields [pdf, 179kb] Analysis Report of Consultation on the Inventory of Historic Battlefields [pdf, 183kb]Link to other SEA documents
Background to the Inventory [pdf, 25kb] Guide to the Inventory of Historic Battlefields [pdf, 76kb]-----------------------------------------------
Mavisbank Policies Landscape Management Plan Consultation
Consultation now closedHistoric Scotland adopted a management plan for the Mavisbank Polices in January 2012. We would like to thank all those who responded to the public consultation with written comments. The adopted plan, alongside the documents relating to the consultation process, can be found below:
SEA Screening Report [pdf, 595 kb] SEA Determination [pdf, 37 kb] SEA Scoping Report [pdf, 636 kb] Mavisbank Policies Landscape Management Plan Issues & Options Paper & Environmental Report [pdf, 5.51mb ] Consultation response form [word 752 kb] Mavisbank Policies - Landscape Management Plan 2011-2016 [pdf, 3.31mb] Mavisbank Policies - Landscape Management Plan 2011-2016 - Consultation & Analysis Report [pdf, 1.17mb] Mavisbank Policies - Landscape Management Plan - Consultation Responses [pdf, 1.65mb]Further information on SEA
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Consultation now closed
The Technical Conservation Group (TCG) of Historic Scotland is developing its Technical & Scientific Research Strategy for consideration by Stakeholders. It seeks to explain how research projects are considered and evaluated as a process, both with internal research proposals and proposals from outside Historic Scotland. Current and proposed projects are also listed.
TCG Research Strategy 2009-2011 Draft Nov 2009 [pdf, 192kb] HSCG Technical & Scientific Research Strategy 2010 - 2011 [pdf, 153kb] -----------------------------------------------
Consultation now closed
This consultation seeks views on the form and content of a series of guidance notes to support the Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEP) and Scottish Planning Policy SPP23: Planning and the Historic Environment. The initial series of 14 notes replace guidance previously provided by the Memorandum of Guidance (1998). The notes have been designed to offer clear, consistent advice to professionals, developers and applicants and be published on-line.
Covering letter [pdf, 80kb] Historic Scotland Guidance Notes Consultation report - August 2009 [pdf, 162kb] Analysis Report [pdf, 56kb] Accessibility Consultation draft 31.08.2009 [pdf, 417kb] Boundaries Consultation draft 31.08.2009 [pdf, 443kb] Demolition Consultation draft 31.108.2009 [pdf, 324kb] Doorways Consultation draft 31.08.2009 [pdf, 483kb] Extensions Consultation draft 31.08.2009 [pdf, 328kb] Fixtures Consultation draft 31.08.2009 [pdf, 410kb] Interiors Consultation draft 31.08.2009 [pdf, 346kb] Micro-renewables Consultation draft 31.08.2009 [pdf, 410kb] Setting Consultation draft 31.08.2009 [pdf, 337kb] Shops Consultation draft 31.08.2009 [pdf, 378kb] Structures Consultation draft 31.08.2009 [pdf, 412kb] Roofs Consultation draft 31.08.2009 [pdf, 438kb] Walls Consultation draft 31.08.2009 [pdf, 416kb] Windows Consultation draft 31.08.2009 [pdf, 453kb]Responses to the consultation
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Consultation on Implementation of the Removal of the Duty of Planning Authorities to Notify Historic Scotland on Certain Types of Listed Building Consent Application
Consultation now closedThis consultation explains how Historic Scotland, Perth and Kinross, Glasgow City and the City of Edinburgh Councils operated a pilot which explored whether they could issue faster listed building consents to applicants without a reduction in the quality of decisions.
The consultation document sets out how the pilot was designed and operated, and analyses its findings. The consultation invites comments on the effectiveness of the methodology and welcomes views on how best to implement a future scheme of this type, if it is decided to offer it to all planning authorities.
Covering letter [word, 101kb] Consultation on the Implementation of the Removal of the Duty to Notify [pdf,409kb ] Historic Scotland Monitoring Pro Forma for Removal of Duty to Notify [pdf,42kb ] Analysis Report - Consultation on the Implementation of the Removal of the Duty to Notify {pdf, 251kb] Removal of the Duty to Notify Application Pack 2010 [word, 1mb]Responses to the Consultation
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Consultation now closed
This consultation seeks views on the proposed provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Listed Buildings (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill.
The Bill is a tightly-focused technical amending Bill that will introduce new provisions and remove barriers to the use of existing powers that will enhance the ability of the regulatory and planning authorities to mange our historic environment in a sustainable way for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations.
The Ancient Monuments and Listed Buildings (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill Consultation [PDF, 416kb] Covering Letter [Word, 114kb] Analysis Report (Revised June 2010) [pdf, 134 kb]Responses to the Consultation
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Joint Working Agreement: Consultation – Historic Scotland & Planning Authorities
Consultation now closedThe consultation outlines provision of a Joint Working Agreement between Historic Scotland and Planning Authorities in relation to Statutory Casework and consultations. The document sets out clarification of current working practices intended to ensure that all planning authorities and Historic Scotland, work consistently and transparently to an agreed standard.
Download consultation on a joint working agreement between Historic Scotland and Planning Authorities [149kb] Download Joint Working Agreement cover letter October 2008 [99kb]Related documents
Download Historic Scotland's Inspectorate Service Improvement Plan November 2008 [57 kb]Read the Joint Working Ageement between Historic Scotland and Plannning Authorities in Relation to Statutory Casework and Consultation
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Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEPS): Consultation - Battlefields
Consultation now closed
The consultation on the Scottish Historic Environment Policy on Battlefields sets out proposals for Scottish Ministers' policy on Historic Battlefields.
Historic Battlefields [PDF, 233kb] Covering letter and respondent information form [Word, 106kb] Analysis Report [pdf, 134kb]Responses to the Consultation
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Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site: Consultation
Consultation now closed
The consultation on the Heart of Neolithic Orkney sets out an overarching vision and long-term aims for the World Heritage Site. For 2008-13, it highlights management issues and sets out a series of objectives to address them.
View the Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site Management Plan [consultative draft] herebattlefield-shep-analysis-report.pdf
Covering letter [Word, 88kb] Respondent information form [Word, 59kb] Response form [Word, 72kb] Analysis Report [pdf, 284kb]Responses to the Consultation
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Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEP): Consultation: The Marine Historic Environment
Consultation now closed
The consultation on the Scottish Historic Environment Policy on the Marine Historic Environment sets out proposals for Scottish Ministers policy for the Marine Historic Environment and proposals for new legislation in this area.
The Marine Historic Environment [pdf, 179kb] Covering letter and Respondent Information Form [Word, 106kb] Analysis Report [pdf, 64kb]Responses to the Consultation
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Listed Building Consent
Consultation now closed.
This document sets out for consultation Scottish Ministers' policy for the control of works affecting buildings included in the statutory list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest and thus legally protected as 'listed buildings'.
Consultation paper:
Listed Building Consent [pdf, 120kb] Respondent Information Form [pdf, 34kb] Analysis Report [pdf, 109kb]Responses to the Consultation
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Investment Review Consultation
Consultation now closed.
This consultation paper invites views on the priorities and operation of Historic Scotland's investment programmes for the archaeological sector, covering archaeological operations, grants for conservation work on ancient monuments and agreements for the management of ancient monuments. It completes the process begun in 2004 with the review of Historic Environment Grants.
Consultation paper:
Investment Review: Archaeology Funding Programmes [pdf, 432kb] Respondent Information Form [pdf, 32kb] Analysis Report [pdf, 125kb] Final Report [pdf, 142kb]Responses to the Consultation
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Listing
Consultation now closed.
This document sets out Scottish Ministers' policy on listing, the process that identifies, designates and provides statutory protection for buildings of 'special architectural or historic interest'.
Consultation paper:
Listing [pdf, 113kb] Respondent Information Form [pdf, 34kb] Analysis Report [pdf, 147kb]Responses to the consultation
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Properties in the Care of Scottish Ministers
Consultation now closed.
This document sets out for consultation Scottish Ministers' policy on the conservation of and access to the properties that are looked after by Historic Scotland on the Ministers' behalf.
Consultation paper:
Properties in the Care of Scottish Ministers [pdf, 94kb] Respondent Information Form [pdf, 34kb] Analysis report [pdf, 36kb]Responses to the consultation
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Scheduled Monument Consent
Consultation now closed
This document sets out Scottish Ministers' policy for the control of works affecting scheduled monuments, which are are monuments of national importance and are legally protected under the 1979 Act.
Consultation paper:
Scheduled Monument Consent [pdf, 110kb] Respondent Information Form [pdf, 34kb] Analysis report [pdf, 131kb]Responses to the consultation
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Historic Scotland's Support for the Voluntary Sector
Consultation now closed.
The voluntary sector is a core part of Scottish community life. The draft operational policy paper invites views on Historic Scotland's policies and plans for providing support for the voluntary sector.
Historic Scotland Operational Policy Paper [pdf, 208kb] Environmental report [pdf, 94kb] Analysis report [pdf, 24kb]Responses to the consultation
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Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEP)
Consultation now closed.
SHEP 1: Scotland's Historic Environment
This draft Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEP) paper invites views on Scottish Ministers’ vision and overarching policies for the historic environment.
Consultation paper [pdf, 474kb] Environmental report [pdf, 201kb] Analysis report [pdf, 44kb] View responses to SHEP 1 on the Scottish Government website
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SHEP 3: Gardens and Designed Landscapes
Consultation now closed.
This draft Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEP) paper invites views on Scottish Ministers’ policies for gardens and designed landscapes in respect of their identification and protection, the management of change, and how Historic Scotland will implement these policies.
Consultation paper [pdf, 501kb] Analysis report [pdf, 32kb] View responses to SHEP 3 on the Scottish Government website
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Valuing Volunteers Historic Scotland's Operational Policy for Promoting Volunteering
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The Operational Policy paper invited views on the broad principles by which Historic Scotland would promote, manage and recognise the involvement and contribution of volunteers to the work of the Agency.
Responses to the consultation
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New Lanark World Heritage Site Draft Management Plan
Consultation now closed.In accordance with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisations) requirements a draft management plan for New Lanark World Heritage Site has been prepared by Historic Scotland in conjunction with the New Lanark Trust and South Lanarkshire Council.
The draft plan has been developed to provide a broad framework for the management, conservation and enhancement of New Lanark World Heritage Site for the next five years.
New Lanark World Heritage Site Draft Management Plan [pdf, 1.17mb] SEA Environmental Report [pdf, 500kb]______________________________
Antonine Wall World Heritage Site Interpretation and Access Strategy
Consultation on a draft Interpretation Plan and Access Strategy for the Antonine Wall World Heritage Site took place in summer 2012. We would like to thank those of you who took the time to share your views. Once the Strategy has been finalised and adopted, we will issue a SEA post-adoption statement detailing how the environment assessment influenced the preparation of the guidance. In the meantime the consultation documents can be viewed below.
Antonine Wall Interpretation and Access Strategy [1.91MB, pdf] Antonine Wall Interpretation and Access Strategy - Response Form [353KB, doc]______________________________
Historic Scotland invited views on a group of battlefields being considered for inclusion in the Inventory of Historic Battlefields until 30th June 2012.
The Inventory identifies battlefields considered to be of national importance for the contribution they make to the archaeology and history of our nation. It includes our most significant and iconic battlefields, and provides information to aid their protection, management, interpretation and promotion. Selection criteria are set out in SHEP 2011 (Annex 6).
For each site there is a concise report describing the battlefield, the reasons for its inclusion and a map of its boundary. The Inventory map indicates the extent of the battlefield, defining the overall area considered to be of interest on the basis of research undertaken. At the end of each report, there is a list of key source material and references to aid further research and for educational use. An extended report is also available, which adds more detailed information to that in the concise report, where possible. Further information about the Inventory can be found at www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/battlefields.
Consultation Documents
Blar na Leine Consultation Full Blar na Leine Consultation Summary Dunbar I Consultation Full Dunbar I Consultation Summary Dunkeld Consultation Full Dunkeld Consultation Summary Glenlivet Consultation Full Glenlivet Consultation Summary Inverlochy I Consultation Full Inverlochy I Consultation Summary Langside Consultation Full Langside Consultation Summary Loudon Hill Consultation Full Loudon Hill Consultation Summary Melrose Consultation Full Melrose Consultation Summary Roslin Consultation Full Roslin Consultation Summary Sauchieburn Consultation Full Sauchieburn Consultation Summary Tippermuir Consultation Full Tippermuir Consultation Summary
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