Identifying the special interest of Scotland’s built heritage
the listing process
Most buildings are listed following a re-survey or as a result of a listing proposal.
The listing processAltering a Listed Building
Consideration is required to preserve the character of listed buildings.
Altering a listed building
Listed building consent
You must obtain consent if you wish to demolish, alter or extend a listed building.
Publications
Visit our publications section for a range of books and documents on listed buildings.
PublicationsLoch Lomond & The Cairngorms Resurvey
Historic Scotland celebrates the architectural heritage of our national parks with two richly illustrated booklets
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