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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... More

Closed 13 May 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... More

Closed 31 May 2025

Designating Clock Tower, Wellpark Brewery, Glasgow

We are proposing to list the Clock Tower at the Wellpark Brewery in Glasgow which was built within the lager brewery of Tennent’s in the late 19th century. 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... More

Closed 4 June 2025

Designating Cathkin Park, Glasgow

We are seeking your views on a proposal to designate Cathkin Park, Glasgow, as a scheduled monument. We have not yet reached a final decision. We have assessed the site using our published selection guidance following an external request to designate the site. We found that it comprises elements of a football ground, initially the home of Queens Park FC from 1883 and then the home of Third Lanark Athletic Club from 1903 until its abandonment in 1967. It survives... More

Closed 19 June 2025

Scotland's protected historic places - consultation on a long-term strategy for heritage designation

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is looking for your views on our strategy for how we identify and legally protect Scotland's most important historic sites and places. Heritage designation is the system we use to provide legal recognition and protection for historic sites across Scotland. More than 55,000 sites are currently protected in this way. The strategy sets out a long-term approach to delivering national-level heritage designations. We set out our vision... More

Closed 1 July 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... More

Closed 9 July 2025

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... More

Closed 11 July 2025