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From 14 May 2025 to 6 June 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list the clock tower, Wellpark Brewery, Glasgow. 

Beer has been brewed by the same family in the vicinity of Wellpark Brewery since the 16th century. The existing brewery site was greatly expanded and developed around the end of the 19th century as Tennent’s became the largest exporter of bottled lager in the world.  The clock tower is a well-preserved example with decorative elements from the late 19th century and constructed during a boom period of the brewing industry. The survival of the clock tower is significant in contributing to our understanding of how the brewery site functioned in the 19th century.  The clock tower within Wellpark Brewery is a tangible reminder of the historical development of one of Scotland's most historic and recognisable drinks brands and is an important symbol of the earlier incarnation of the site.  

Through Citizen Space, we invited members of the public to tell us if they agreed with the proposed designation and if they had further comments to make. 

We consulted directly with the owners and Glasgow City Council as the planning authority. 

Our selection guidance for designation and the policies we work to are published in the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance document.  

We received a total of four responses to the consultation.

We received two written responses: one from the local authority and one from the owner. Both responses acknowledged our proposal and did not raise any issues or concerns, thereby were supportive.

We received two responses via our Citizen Space survey. Of these, one was from Paul Sweeney MSP representing his constituency and the other was from a private individual. Both responses on Citizens Space strongly agreed with our proposal and had no further comments to add.

The responses to consultation did not raise any issues that put into question the special architectural or historic interest of the building under review.

After considering the comments received during consultation, we have 

• Listed the structure at category C as Clocktower, Wellpark Brewery

We have published a Report on Handling for this case on the Heritage Portal.

From 11 December 2024 to 31 May 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list HMP Barlinnie, Glasgow.

HMP Barlinnie is a purpose-built prison complex designed in 1880 and opened in 1882 with subsequent phases of early development up to 1908. It is located within the residential area of Riddrie to the northeast of Glasgow City centre. The features of the prison proposed for listing are the earliest surviving structures built at the site from the late 19th to early 20th century and include the five accommodation halls, chapel, former infirmary and store, former work sheds, former gatehouse and sections of the boundary wall. The site is an outstanding example of a purpose-built prison complex in Scotland and is significant as the largest and most complete surviving example of its building type.

Through Citizen Space, we invited members of the public to tell us if they agreed with the proposed designation and if they had further comments to make.

We consulted directly with Glasgow City Council as the planning authority and Scottish Prison Service as the owners.

Our selection guidance for designation and the policies we work to are published in the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance document. 

We received a total of 225 responses including one written response from the Local Authority and one from the owners. There were 106 detailed responses to our online survey.

Around 76% of people who responded strongly agreed with the designation proposal and around 17% strongly disagreed.

We have published a consultation summary, the statistics and responses. Comments from the online survey are published in full (where we have appropriate permissions).

We have collated all the responses and published them (according to GDPR permissions) on our Designations Portal. We will now begin a process of review where all the responses are considered and discussions will be held with key stakeholders before we make a final decision on designation.

Documents:
Designating HMP Barlinnie – HES Online Consultation Survey Report
SPS HMP Barlinnie Consultation Response
Glasgow City Council HMP Barlinnie Consultation Response

From 31 March to 21 April 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list Fairfield Annexe, which was built in 1956-57 as the Technical Offices of the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Co.

Fairfield Annexe was designed by the renowned Glasgow-based firm of Frank Burnet and Boston and was built in a distinctive Modernist style that was popular during the mid 20^th century. Its massing, materials and scale compliment the adjoining building, which is listed at category A (LB33356) and was the headquarters of the company. The high level of design quality evident at Fairfield Annexe reflects the company’s ambition to make Fairfield the most modern and technically advanced shipyard and engine works in the UK.

Fairfield Annexe is a rare surviving example of Govan’s shipbuilding industry during the post-war period. Together with the associated Engine Works (ref: LB33357) and headquarters building (both listed category A), it is part of an outstanding architectural and historical group. They represent the core elements of what was an internationally significant shipbuilding yard and make an important contribution to the maritime heritage of Govan and Clydeside.

Through Citizen Space, we invited members of the public to tell us if they agreed with the proposed designation and if they had further comments to make. 

We consulted directly with the owners of the building and Glasgow City Council as the planning authority. 

Our selection guidance for designation and the policies we work to are published in the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance document.  

We received 15 comments at consultation, all of which supported the listing of the building. No issues were raised that brought into question the cultural significance of the site for designation. 

After considering the comments received during consultation, we have listed the building at category C, listed building ref: LB52654.  

We have published a Report on Handling for this case on the Heritage Portal. This can also be downloaded below:

• Report of Handling - Decision (PDF)