Historic Environment Scotland is responsible for compiling and maintaining the inventory of historic battlefields. You can read more about the inventory on our battlefield designations webpage .
We are reviewing the inventory battlefield designation for the Battle of Pinkie (September...More
This careers resource was developed by a partnership of Historic Environment Scotland, Museums Galleries Scotland, National Trust for Scotland, Chartered Institute for Archaeologists and Skills Development Scotland.
This interdisciplinary resource has been developed to provide activity for...More
Scotland’s tourism sector has a key role to play in tackling the climate crisis and achieving net-zero while contributing significantly to the Scottish economy. There is growing recognition of the importance of responsible tourism and its benefits, that can be enjoyed by all without detriment...More
We are proposing to designate parts of the Eastriggs First World War cordite factory as a scheduled monument and as a listed building . These make a significant contribution to our understanding and appreciation of the war effort during the First...More
Updated on 3 November: Following a request from consultees, we have extended the consultation for 14 days. The consultation will now close on 17 November.
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking views on recommendations made by Lichfields UK in a report about how the Inventory of...More
We are proposing to list Ardbeg Distillery on the island of Islay at Categories A and C.
Ardbeg Distillery was registered as a legal commercial distillery in 1815 but was known to be in production from the late 18 th century - early historical whisky records indicate spirit...More
We are proposing to change the category of listing of the sporting pavilion and boundary walls at the Northern Meeting Park in Inverness from B to A. The Northern Meeting Park was purchased in 1864 to provide a permanent home for the Inverness Highland Games and the current pavilion was...More
We have been asked to look at the area around St Michaels’ Knowe, Coldingham, for potential designation as a scheduled monument .
The site is an archaeological feature that adds to our appreciation of the ecclesiastical history of Coldingham and the Scottish Borders, and contributions to...More
You are being invited to take part in a research study which aims to understand and improve the use of MyCanmore. Before you decide to take part, it is important that you understand why this research is being carried out and what the research involves. Please take some time to read the...More
We are proposing to list the harbour in Brora at Category C.
The harbour was built in 1813-14 to import and export raw materials and finished products relating to the local coal mining, salt-panning, fishing and brickwork industries. It is a good representative example of a compact, tidal...More
We are proposing to list the former Chivas Brothers Headquarters Building in Paisley – a very rare and unusual example of a modern building that was designed to look like a traditional Scottish country house. Built in 1962-64 to the designs of Lothian, Barclay, Jarvis, it formed the main...More
We are proposing to list the Palacerigg Visitor Centre at the Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld, which contains a mural in the foyer by Alasdair Gray (1934–2019). Alasdair Gray painted the mural in 1974 having been commissioned by naturalist and Director of the Country Park, David...More
This is a preliminary consultation which is open for comment until 12 June 2022 and will inform our assessment for listing.
We have been asked to consider designating the 1960s Cumbernauld Town Centre as a listed building .
Built 1963-72, the building in the town...More
We are proposing to list the Library and Arbuthnot Museum at the corner of St Peter Street and Queen Street in Peterhead. The library was built between 1891 and 1893 and is one of the earliest Carnegie public libraries built in Scotland. It was designed with a library on the ground floor and a...More
We are proposing to list Boghall Parish Church, near Bathgate – an innovative and striking Modernist church with an unusual saddle-shaped roof. It was built 1963-65 to serve the new local authority housing development of Boghall, near Bathgate.
Boghall Parish Church...More
We are proposing to designate Carsethorn Pier as a scheduled monument – an archaeological feature that makes a significant contribution to our understanding and appreciation of the maritime heritage of southwest Scotland, and its contribution to the history of 19th century emigration. ...More
St Columba Gaelic Church in Glasgow is currently a category B listed building .
We are proposing to:
Change the category of listing from B to A to recognise its outstanding architectural and historic interest as an ornate and prominent...More
Tar-shealladh
Tha Eaglais Ghàidhlig Chaluim Cille an-dràsta air a clàradh aig Ìre B airson togalaichean clàraichte .
Tha sinn an dùil:
an ìre atharrachadh gu Ìre A airson aithneachadh a thoirt don ailtireachd agus an...More
We are proposing to list Duntocher Trinity Parish Church, Clydebank – the first ‘blitzed’ church to be rebuilt in Scotland after the Second World War. The original Duntocher Parish Church (later known as Duntocher Trinity Parish Church) opened in 1836 and was destroyed in March 1941...More
We are proposing to list the former St Rollox Locomotive Works – a rare surviving example of a major 19th and 20th century centre for locomotive manufacture and repair. It is now the only building of this type to survive in Springburn, Glasgow - formerly one of the world's main centres of...More
We are proposing to designate Dundee Repertory Theatre (Dundee Rep) as a listed building – an award-winning and architecturally distinctive example of modern theatre design in Scotland.
We have launched this public consultation to gather views on our...More
We are reviewing the inventory battlefield designation for the Battle of Pinkie (September 1547). We would welcome comments from the public on our revisions to the inventory battlefield record.
The Battle of Pinkie was fought across the area of coastal plain now mainly...More
This survey is to help us understand how the heritage sector is doing 18 months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
As pandemic measures continue to ease, we would like to know more about the priorities that heritage organisations have, how secure organisations feel and understand what has changed...More
Local people are being asked for their feedback on options for the future management of the world-renowned Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (WHS).
Feedback will be used to develop a final ‘Outline Business Case’ for ‘Islands Deal’ funding announced earlier this year by...More
Over the past year, we’ve trialled different hours of vehicle access for the road networks in Holyrood Park to help facilitate social distancing and support for wellbeing.
To help understand the balance of needs for all park users, we've opened a survey to gather people's feedback on the...More
We are proposing to list the Alford Heritage Museum – a rare example of a largely complete, early 20 th century former livestock auction mart.
We have launched this public consultation to gather views on listing this historic building at Category A in recognition of its...More
Two years on from the introduction of the Historic Environment Policy for Scotland (HEPS), we are seeking your views on how the policy is performing.
This survey is for everyone. Whether you have never heard of HEPS before, use it everyday, or are somewhere in between, your feedback is...More
Background
More than five years on from the last refresh of our grant programmes, we are reviewing and updating our approach.
We would like your feedback to ensure that our grant programmes meet the needs of applicants and align with current policy and priorities regarding the...More
Are you aware of modern gardens and designed landscapes in Scotland? We'd like to hear about them and your views on this important aspect of our heritage.
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) aims to champion Scotland’s modern garden and designed landscape heritage through...More
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is looking for your views on a new Managing Change Guidance Note: Working on and near to scheduled monuments.
You can find the draft guidance note below or download a copy [PDF, 236KB).
This new document is part of an ongoing review of...More