world heritage sites in scotland

Scotland currently has five World Heritage Sites.  Once a World Heritage Site is inscribed, under the Convention, member states have a duty to protect, conserve and present such sites for future generations.

Sites in Scotland inscribed on the World Heritage List

• The Antonine Wall
• St Kilda
• Edinburgh Old and New Towns
• New Lanark
• The Heart of Neolithic Orkney

Scotland has always taken its responsibilities towards World Heritage Sites very seriously, supporting their nomination and management with the help of experts from Historic Scotland, the support of local authorities and with advice from ICOMOS and IUCN.

More information on World Heritage Sites can be found in the following pages or contact hs.worldheritage@scotland.gsi.gov.uk