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Volunteer-involving heritage organisations survey
Help us make heritage volunteering more inclusive! Make Your Mark , a campaign to increase the number and diversity of heritage volunteers in Scotland, is running a survey with Volunteer Scotland and Our Past, Our Future , Scotland’s national strategy for the historic environment, to better understand volunteering in Scotland’s heritage sector. By heritage, we mean built, cultural and natural heritage. The survey is open to volunteer-involving heritage organisations and... MoreOpened 8 May 2025 -
Heritage volunteer survey
Calling all people who volunteer with history, heritage, culture and nature organisations in Scotland - we want to hear from you! This survey is for people who volunteer with: Archives or libraries Archaeological digs Civic trusts Development associations Heritage associations Historic sites or monuments Historic landscapes or gardens Museums or galleries Nature organisations or... MoreOpened 6 May 2025 -
Skills Survey for Historic Environment Employers
As an employer, sole trader or organisation in the heritage sector, it is vital that we hear your views on your organisation's skills needs and gaps, and the accessibility and appropriateness of training provision, to help monitor the skills health of the sector and feed into planning for programmes of support for the sector. The Skills Investment Plan for the Historic Environment (SIP) was published in April 2024 following consultation with the sector and its partners. As part of... MoreOpened 23 April 2025 -
Designating Fairfield Annexe at the former Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Works, Govan, Glasgow
We are proposing to designate the Fairfield Annexe as a listed building at category C. The Annexe was built in 1956-57 as the Technical Offices of the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Co., who were once one of the largest and most significant shipbuilding firms in the world. Although the shipyard remains in use, the Annexe has been vacant since 2003. Fairfield Annexe was designed by the renowned Glasgow-based firm of Frank Burnet and Boston and was built in a... MoreOpened 31 March 2025 -
Have your say in the future of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site
The Heart of Neolithic Orkney (HONO) was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999. World Heritage Sites (WHS) are places that have been judged to have Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) – cultural and/or natural significance which is so exceptional as to transcend national boundaries and to be of common importance for present and future generations of all humanity. Once a World Heritage Site is inscribed it must be managed to ensure that the OUV is maintained and protected for... MoreOpened 18 March 2025 -
Designating St Mungo's Pit
St Mungo’s Pit is a rare example of a moated coal shaft, dating from the late 16th to early 17th centuries. It sits on reclaimed land that was once part of the intertidal zone of the Firth of Forth. Moated mine entrances were stone towers that stood above the surface of the water at high tide. St Mungo's moat provided an additional entrance and ventilation for an underground tunnel from which previously inaccessible coal could be extracted. T he moat was described as lying... MoreOpened 17 March 2025 -
Designating The Moat Pit
The Moat Pit is a rare example of a moated coal mine entrance and ventilation shaft, dating from the late 16th to early 17th centuries. It lies approximately 400m south of the shoreline at Culross in the intertidal zone. Moated mine entrances were stone towers that stood above the surface of the water at high tide. The Moat Pit provided an additonal entrance and ventilation for a tunnel which ran for a mile under the sea, allowing the extraction of coal from previously inaccessible coal... MoreOpened 17 March 2025 -
Designating HMP Barlinnie
We are proposing to designate the earliest phases of development of HMP Barlinnie, 81 Lee Avenue, Riddrie, Glasgow as a listed building at category A. 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... MoreOpened 11 December 2024 -
Designating the Lappan farm buildings, Dunbeath
We are proposing to list The Lappan farm buildings, Toremore, Dunbeath - a traditional farm complex predominantly dating from around the mid-19 th century but which likely contains some earlier fabric. It comprises a farmhouse with a detached steading range and outbuilding that together form a U-plan courtyard. Other ancillary features include a kailyard, mill pond and mill lade. The complex is located on the east coast of Caithness, on high farmland overlooking the Moray Firth. ... MoreOpened 26 November 2024 -
Consultation for Historic Environment Scotland’s corporate plan 2025-28
We are consulting on a new corporate plan for Historic Environment Scotland. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is the lead public body established to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment. The Historic Environment (Scotland) Act 2014 mandates that Historic Environment Scotland has a corporate plan and that it is renewed every 3 years. The purpose of a corporate plan is to provide a roadmap for decision-making, resource allocation,... MoreOpened 23 October 2024 -
Designating King's Cross Hospital, Dundee
We are proposing to list the King’s Cross Hospital in Dundee at category B. The proposal is to list all of the buildings that were built as part of the earliest phase of the hospital’s development between 1889 and 1903. The hospital’s railings and gates along Clepington Road, which are already listed ( LB25537 ), will form part of the revised listing. King’s Cross Hospital opened in 1889 as Dundee’s first, purpose-built, permanent fever hospital to treat... MoreOpened 2 October 2024 -
Share your views on Cathkin Park, Glasgow
We have been asked to consider the designation of the football ground at Cathkin Park (1884-1903) in Glasgow which is known as the location of the 2nd Hampden Park. We'd like your help To help inform our assessment, we are gathering comments and information from people who have a view on its design, history and significance. Can you tell us about the history of the place? Do you think this site is of cultural significance? Do you think it should be designated as a... MoreOpened 30 August 2024 -
Designating Denny Town House, Denny
We are proposing to list Denny Town House, 23 Glasgow Road, Denny, which was built by Stirlingshire-based architect Robert Wilson and opened in 1932. For much of the 20 th century it served as a meeting place for the Burgh council and originally housed a court, council chambers, burgh offices and public library. It ceased to be the seat of local government in 1975, when Falkirk District Council was formed and was used as a base for the delivery of social services until May... MoreOpened 8 August 2024 -
Co-chomhairleachadh Thursachan Chalanais – Leasachadh bhuannachdan Coimhearsnachd, Eaconamach agus Glèidhteachais
Tha an co-chomhairleachadh seo le Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba (HES) mu atharrachaidhean san amharc air rèiteachaidhean inntrigidh is pàighidh aig Tursachan Chalanais. Tha sinn ag obair gus eòlas amalaichte ùr luchd-tadhail a lìbhrigeadh aig an làraich, ann an co-obrachadh leis an urras air a stiùireadh leis a’ choimhearsnachd, Urras nan Tursachan (UnT), a tha gu neo-eisimeileach a’ stiùireadh agus ag obrachadh agus aig a bheil sealbh air Ionad Luchd-tadhail Thursachan... MoreOpened 8 August 2024 -
Share your views on modern housing at Woodside, Glasgow - online survey
We have been asked to consider listing the red-brick modern housing blocks near Braid Square, St George’s Road and North Woodside Road. The medium-rise mass housing scheme at Woodside was designed and built between 1970 and 1974 by Glasgow architectural practice Boswell, Mitchell and Johnston. These flats are part of one of Glasgow’s post-war ‘comprehensive development areas’ and form a distinctive group of buildings north of the city centre. We'd like your help... MoreOpened 8 August 2024 -
Calanais Standing Stones Consultation – Improving community, economic and conservation benefits
This consultation by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is on potential changes to access and charging arrangements at Calanais Standing Stones. We are working to deliver a new combined visitor experience at the site, in collaboration with the local community-led trust Urras nan Tursachan (UnT), who independently own, manage and operate the Calanais Standing Stones visitor centre. A Gaelic language version of this consultation is available . The community and local... MoreOpened 8 August 2024 -
Managing Change Guidance survey
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is asking for your views to help us shape future Managing Change guidance. We are working to make sure our Managing Change guidance aligns with current policy and national priorities. MoreOpened 29 July 2024 -
Designating Glasgow Central Mosque
We are proposing to designate Glasgow Central Mosque, 1 Mosque Avenue, Glasgow as a listed building , at category A. The Glasgow Central Mosque is a purpose-built Mosque and Islamic Centre and was designed and built between 1977 and 1984. It is a landmark building in Glasgow and is prominently located on the southern bank of the Clyde. The building is an outstanding example of a purpose-built mosque design in Scotland and a significant example of the... MoreOpened 24 July 2024 -
Designating St Mary The Virgin Episcopal Church, Port Glasgow
We are proposing to designate St Mary The Virgin Episcopal Church as a listed building . The church was built in 1982-84 to replace an older church demolished to make way for a new road in Port Glasgow. It is part of a complex that includes an adjoining, asymmetrical interlinked arrangement of church hall, offices and rectory, set within landscaped grounds. Designed by Frank Burnet, Bell and Partners, the church is of interest for its... MoreOpened 3 July 2024 -
Reviewing the Inventory record for the University of Stirling (Airthrey Castle)
Airthrey Castle is recognised for its national importance on the inventory of gardens and designed landscapes . We propose to amend the text of the inventory record to recognise more clearly the interest of the 20th century campus landscape change the inventory name to University of Stirling (Airthrey Castle) We do not propose any changes to the inventory boundary. View across Airthrey Loch © Historic Environment Scotland The University of... MoreOpened 29 May 2024 -
Designating St Kane's Hall, New Deer
We propose to designate St Kane's Hall, Main Street, New Deer, Turriff as a listed building. St Kane’s Hall, built between 1884 and 1885, is a former Free Church (now in use as a school hall/gymnasium) in the village of New Deer. It was designed by the well-known Aberdeen-based architects Ellis & Wilson in the Early Gothic style. St Kane’s Hall has special architectural and historic interest as a good example of a Gothic church in a small rural village, which is little... MoreOpened 22 May 2024 -
Inventory of Historic Battlefields - Revisions to Selection Guidance
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking views on revisions to Annex 4 of the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance (2019) . This is the guidance we use use to assess battlefields for designation on the inventory of historic battlefields, or to review existing inventory entries. Since the inventory of historic battlefields was established in 2011 it has identified 40 sites where a nationally important battle took place and provided information about them to inform... MoreOpened 21 May 2024 -
Antonine Wall World Heritage Site Management Plan Development Consultation
We would be delighted if you would share your views on the Antonine Wall- Frontiers of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site by filling in this consultation questionnaire. Historic Environment Scotland (HES), West Dunbartonshire Council, East Dunbartonshire Council, Glasgow City Council, North Lanarkshire Council and Falkirk Council are responsible for the management and conservation of this World Heritage Site. The feedback you send through this consultation will be used to... MoreOpened 10 May 2024 -
Designating the Low Port Centre, Linlithgow
We are proposing to designate the Low Port Centre, 1 Blackness Road, Linlithgow as a listed building . The Low Port Centre is a former community outdoor and education centre designed by Wheeler & Sproson and built 1986-88. It includes a mural in the entrance foyer by James Cumming RSA RSW (1922-1991) titled ‘The Community: A Festival of Time’. The mural painted in 1988, depicts a theme of timeless community with a scene of 39 figures and... MoreOpened 18 April 2024 -
Designating part of the buildings at Glassford Waterworks, Strathaven
We are proposing to designate part of the buildings of the Glassford Waterworks as a listed building . Glassford Waterworks, constructed in 1895, is a notable example of buildings associated with the provision of clean water in the late 19th century. The buildings survive largely in their original form and retain many of the features associated with their function as a water works. The wider setting has been partially altered but a number of ancillary features are retained,... MoreOpened 13 March 2024 -
Designating the former Mecca Cinema at 124 Balmore Road, Glasgow
We are proposing to designate the former Mecca Cinema at 124 Balmore Road, Glasgow as a listed building . The Mecca Cinema, opened in 1933, is a rare survival of a 1930s cinema which retains its architecturally distinctive character to the main elevation. It is a notable example of the work of architect James McKissack, a foremost Scottish cinema designer of the earlier 20th century. The cinema is an architectural landmark in the streetscape and its wider setting... MoreOpened 7 March 2024 -
Designating Crawick Multiverse, Sanquhar
We propose to designate Crawick Multiverse on the inventory of gardens and designed landscapes . Created from a former coal mine by the renowned cultural theorist and landscape designer, Charles Jencks (1936–2019), Crawick Multiverse is an outstanding example of early- 21 st century land art in Scotland. The design uses landforms, water features and stone arrangements on a grand scale to convey scientific, spiritual and cosmological themes. It evokes Scotland’s... MoreOpened 29 January 2024 -
Managing Change Underwater Heritage
The Managing Change guidance series supports good decision-making and explains how to apply the policies in the Historic Environment Policy for Scotland (HEPS) and the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4). It will also help anyone interested in a decision on a specific topic to understand the decision-making process. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking your views on the draft Managing Change guidance on Underwater Heritage. This... MoreOpened 9 January 2024 -
Designating Bell's Sports Centre, Perth
We propose to designate Bell's Sports Centre as a listed building . Bell’s Sports Centre, opened in 1968, is one of Scotland’s earliest purpose-built, indoor sports centres. The domed sports hall has special architectural and historic interest as an exceptional surviving example of a new building type that developed in the second half of the 20th century. Designed to accommodate a range of sporting courts and community activities, the building reflects the increase in leisure time... MoreOpened 7 December 2023 -
Designating the former Cumbernauld Cottage Theatre
We propose to designate the former Cumbernauld Cottage theatre as a listed building . Built in the 1700s as part of the Cumbernauld House estate, this row of cottages was adapted for use as a community theatre in 1962. The building has special architectural interest as an example of 18th century estate workers' cottages. It has historical interest for its pioneering role as a theatre within the developing identity of Cumbernauld New Town during its formative... MoreOpened 30 November 2023
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