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Identifying the special interest of Scotland’s built heritage

Historic Buildings

Pittenweem, Fife

Historic buildings enrich Scotland's landscape.

What is listing?

St Lawrence's, Greenock

Listing protects certain buildings when changes are proposed.

the listing process

Window detail, Luss

Most buildings are listed following a re-survey or as a result of a  listing proposal.

Altering a Listed Building

Window of listed building

Consideration is required to preserve the character of listed buildings.

Propose a Building for Listing

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Aden Country Park

Propose a building for listing, review or de-listing.

Certification of Intention Not to List

Detail on gate

Appy for a certification of Intention Not to List.

Guidance for Owners

Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Aden Country Park

Advice and guidance for owners of listed buildings.

Listed Building Consent

Detail on gate

You must obtain consent if you wish to demolish, alter or extend a listed building.

William Fraser

Dictionary of Scottish Architects

A web resource for anyone interested in the built environment and those who created it.

Dictionary of Scottish Architects

Publications

View all documents on listed buildings in our publications section.

Publications