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Scheduled Monuments

Safeguarding Scotland's most important shipwrecks

the role of historic scotland

A compass on display at Trinity House, Edinburgh

Why historic wreck sites are important.

The role of Historic Scotland

Scotland's historic wrecks

A 19th century Clydebuilt merchant vessel

Which of Scotland's historic wrecks are protected.

Scotland's historic wrecks

what is a designated wreck site?

Two anchors and a cannon at Kinlochbervie.

The Protection of Wrecks Act 1973.

What is a designated wreck site?

the designation process

A diver

How we designate a wreck site.

The designation process

the licensing regime

Visiting the Duart Point Designated Wreck Site

The types of licences we issue and how to apply.

The licensing regime

Guidance

Archaeological investigations at Kinlochbervie.

Guidance notes on Scotland's underwater heritage.

Guidance for marine users
Current consultations

Historic Shipwrecks

Front cover of Historic Shipwrecks

A guide for visitors, investigators and managers

Historic Shipwrecks [pdf,457kb]