We Asked, You Said, We Did

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)

From 17^th March to 7^th April 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on our proposal to designate St Mungo’s Pit.

The site is a nationally important monument that was found to meet our criteria for designation. St Mungo’s Pit is a moated coal shaft dating from the 16^th to 17^th centuries that makes a significant contribution to our understanding or appreciation of the mining heritage of Scotland.

Further details can be accessed on our Heritage Portal: St Mungo’s – Designation.

We received 2 responses, both in favour of designating St Mungo’s as a scheduled monument.  

The Report of Handling on our Heritage Portal (linked above) provides also notes this. Comments included: 

• “This is an early point on our addiction to coal and should be more important in our national story.”

After considering the comments received during the consultation, we have now scheduled St Mungo’s Pit.

Download the Report of Handling from our Heritage Portal: St Mungo’s – Designation.

From 17^th March to 7^th April 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on our proposal to designate The Moat Pit.

The site is a nationally important monument that was found to meet our criteria for designation. The Moat Pit is a moated coal shaft dating from the 16^th to 17^th centuries that makes a significant contribution to our understanding or appreciation of the mining heritage of Scotland.

Further details can be accessed on our Heritage Portal: The Moat Pit – Designation.

We received no responses to the consultation. 

We have now scheduled The Moat Pit.

Download the Report of Handling from our Heritage Portal: The Moat Pit Designation. 

From 26 November 2024 to 7 January 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list The Lappan farm buildings, Toremore, Dunbeath.

The Lappan is a traditional farm complex located on the east coast of Caithness, on high farmland overlooking the Moray Firth. It is an example of an Improvement-period farmhouse and steading complex in the Highland region, that is notable for the survival of much of its 19^th century character and form.  It has retained the historic character of its rural landscape setting and forms part of a modest but coherent group of traditional agricultural buildings. Traditional small scale agricultural complexes survive in large numbers across Scotland but the extent of survival at The Lappan, particularly the interior, is exceptionally rare.

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 Highland 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.  

There were no comments following consultation.

We have listed the buildings at category B, listed building ref: LB52624.  

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)

We had 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 and the former home of Queens Park and Third Lanark football clubs.  

We asked for your help

To help inform our assessment, from 30 August to 29 November 2024, we gathered comments and information from people who had a view on its design, history and significance.

We asked you to tell us about the history of the place. Did you think this site is of cultural significance? Did you think it should be designated as a listed building or scheduled monument?

We received 45 submissions of information. All 45 responses stated they saw Cathkin Park as part of Scotland’s heritage and that it is culturally significant. A total of 32 of the respondents submitted more detailed information explaining their opinion. All submissions were framed positively and supportive of a view that Cathkin Park is an important part of our heritage. No issues were raised that put into question the cultural significance of the site.

After considering the comments, we carried out an assessment against the criteria for National Importance to identify the cultural significance of the site for potential designation. We intend to open a Citizen Space Consultation in early summer 2025 to share our assessment and gather further views on our outlined proposal for possible designation at Cathkin Park.

From 2 October to 13 November 2024, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list all of the buildings that were built as part of the earliest phase of King’s Cross Hospital’s development between 1889 and 1903.

King’s Cross Hospital opened in 1889 as Dundee’s first, purpose-built, permanent fever hospital to treat and care for patients with infectious diseases. The earliest phase of King’s Cross Hospital is a rare surviving example of a purpose-built fever hospital that retains much of its late-19th century plan form and good quality exterior detailing. King’s Cross Hospital is one of the most complete examples of an urban fever hospital to survive largely in its original form in Scotland.

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 NHS Tayside (the owners) and Dundee City Council 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 four responses to the consultation. The responses from the owners (NHS Tayside) and the planning authority provided no comments on the proposed amendment to the existing designation.

We received two responses with comments from private individuals via our Citizen Space survey. Both of these responses expressed support for the proposal to include the earliest hospital buildings within the existing designation.

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 amended the current designation of the gates and gatepiers to include all of the hospital buildings at King’s Cross Hospital that were constructed by 1903 (as shown on the 2^nd Edition Ordnance Survey map). The hospital buildings are listed at category B, listed building ref: LB25537

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)

Ghabh Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba (HES) co-chomhairleachadh os làimh thar 3 mìosan gus beachdan fhaotainn air a’ phrionnsapal a thaobh tàillean agus atharrachaidhean san amharc air an t-slighe a-steach gu Tursachan Chalanais ann an Eilean Leòdhais, a tha ann an Cùram Ministearan na h-Alba.

Bha an co-chomhairleachadh a’ cuimseachadh air atharrachaidhean san amharc a thaobh slighe a-steach agus tàillean aig Tursachan Chalanais le bhith ag obair a dh’ionnsaigh reiteachadh còmhla ri Urras nan Tursachan (UnT) air eòlas luchd-tadhail, gus raon nas leasaichte de bhuannachdan coimhearsnachd, eaconamach agus glèidhteachais a choileanadh.

Bha molaidhean a’ mìneachadh gum biodh airgead inntridh sam bith fo cho-rèiteachadh ùr air a roinn trì shlighean, le roinn a’ dol gu: UnT, a dh’ionnsaigh suidheachadh leasaichte luchd-tadhail aig ionad an luchd-tadhail; HES, a dh’ionnsaigh leasachaidhean is glèidhteachas leantainneach aig Tursachan Chalanais agus làraichean eile le HES ann an Innse Gall; cruthachadh Maoin Dualchais ùr, a bheireadh taic do phròiseactan dualchais fo stiùir na coimhearsnachd ionadail agus nas fharsainge ann an Innse Gall.   

Ann an ullachadh don cho-chomhairleachadh seo, chaidh HES còmhla ri UnT gus dà sheisean co-chomhairleachaidh tadhail a chumail sa Chèitean 2024. Fhritheil còrr air 65 neach na seiseanan poblach ann an Leòdhas agus chuidich na beachdan a chuireadh air adhart aig na tachartasan sin le cuimse a’ cho-chomhairleachaidh fhiosrachadh. Thàinig mòran de na cuspairean sin am bàrr sna freagairtean anns an t-suirbhidh air-loidhne. Bha an co-chomhairleachadh a’ ruith airson 12 seachdainean air portal CitizenSpace, bho 8 Lùnastal 2024 gu 31 Dàmhair 2024, ann an Gàidhlig agus Beurla. Chaidh fhoillseachadh cuideachd ann an diofar mheadhanan, a’ gabhail a-steach brathan naidheachd, puist mheadhanan sòisealta, agus dà ùebinar. Chaidh fiosrachadh a roinn cuideachd le prìomh luchd-ùidhe.  

Bha an co-chomhairleachadh air-loidhne a’ sireadh bheachdan air measgachadh de cheistean, a’ gabhail a-steach mar a tha daoine fa leth agus buidhnean ag eadar-obrachadh gu làithreach le cleachdadh air na Turschean, cùisean agus prìomhachasan làithreach do Thursachan Chalanais, agus na leasachaidhean is buannachdan a thigeadh bho na Tursachan san àm ri teachd, a thuilleadh air beachdan san fharsaingeachd mu na molaidhean agus mu na leasachaidhan aig HES ann an Innse Gall.

Fhuaireadh 425 freagairtean don cho-chomhairleachadh uile gu lèir le 46% dhiubh aig an robh còd-puist ann an Innse Gall. Bha trì de na freagairtean ann an Gàidhlig agus an còrr ann am Beurla. Chuir aon bhuidheann deug a-steach freagairt, a’ gabhail a-steach ceithir ghnothachasan prìobhaideach, trì carthannasan, agus dà bhudheann coimhearsnachd.  

San fharsaingeachd, bha luchd-freagairt buailteach tadhal air na Tursachan grunn tursan sa bhliadhna. Dh’aithris iad uile ach 21 neach-freagairt, gun robh iad a’ tadhal no an dèidh tadhal air làraichean eachdraidheil eile san sgìre. Bha iomradh na bu thrice air Dùn Chàrlabhaigh, Calanais 2 (Cnoc Ceann a’ Ghàrraidh) agus Taighean-dubha nan Geàrannan. Bha luchd-freagairt nas buailtiche a ràdh gur e an t-adhbhar airson tadhal air na Tursachan, gun robh iad a’ còmhnaidh sa choimhearsnachd, air a leantainn le ùidh phearsanta ann an eachdraidh nan Tursachan. Bha tadhal mar phàirt de shaor-làithean no airson adhbharan creideamhach no spioradail nan roghainnean air an taghadh tric cuideachd.

B’ e slighe a-steach gu na Tursachan, modhan tàille agus glèidhteachas nan Tursachan, na prìomh raointean a chaidh a chomharrachadh gus am moladh fhiosrachadh.

Rèiteachaidhean pàighidh agus inntridh

Ge ’r bith an robhar taiceil no mì-thaiceil do na molaidhean, thog luchd-freagairt cùisean ceudna no draghan mu mhionaideachd rèiteachaidhean inntridh sam bith a dh’fhaodadh a chur an àite. Bha iad sin a’ gabhail a-steach bheachdan mu inntreadh an-asgaidh do luchd na coimhearsnachd ionadail, inntreadh a-mach à uairean agus air cinn-latha sònraichte, an ìre de thàille airson inntreadh agus molaidhean eile a thaobh rèiteachaidhean.

Glèidhteachas nan Tursachan

Thog luchd-freagairt cuideachd air grunn chùisean a bha cudromach dhaibh, a thaobh nan Tursachan fhèin agus a’ bhuaidh a bh’ aig àireamhan an luchd-tadhail air a’ choimhearsnachd ionadail. Bha draghan ann mu atharrachadh àile san amharc aig na Tursachan, meudachadh coimearsalta air an làraich agus buaidh turasachd, gu sònraichte a thaobh mar a tha buidhnean luchd-turais gan stiùireadh. Chaidh gabhail ris an seo mar adhbhar airson pàigheadh a-steach no leasachadh air stiùireadh luchd-turais.

Thuirt àireamh bheag de luchd-freagairt nach robh iad a’ smaoineachadh gu bheil atharrachaidhean/tomhaisean sam bith riatanach agus chunnaic feadhainn eile ceumannan glèidhteachais mar phuing chudromach san àm ri teachd. Bha molaidhean sònraichte buailteach a bhith mu dheidhinn stad a chur air luchd-tadhail bho dhamaist air na Tursachan agus dèanamh cinnteach à cumail suas air frith-rathaidean gu agus air an làraich.

Dh’aithris cuid den luchd-fhreagairt gu sònraichte gum bi e cudromach na goireasan riatanach fhaotainn airson an obair glèidhteachais a choileanadh agus dèanamh cinnteach à cumail suas coitcheann air na Tursachan agus air an làraich mun cuairt orra. Do chuid, b’ e seo an t-adhbhar airson aontachadh gum faod tàillean (de sheòrsa air choreigin) a bhith reusanta no riatanach, agus bha seo uaireannan nan rabhaidhean gum feum airgead sam bith a bhith air a chosg air an làraich.

Tha sinn taingeil do gach neach airson an cuid ùine agus am beachdan is freagairtean do ar co-chomhairleachadh. Cuidichidh an ais-fhiosrachadh a thugadh seachad mu inntreadh, tàille, agus glèidhteachas, le molaidhean airson rèiteachaidhean don àm ri teachd aig Tursachan Chalanais, a chumadh.

Tha sinn a’ gabhail ris na draghan mu thimcheall glèidhteachas nan Tursachan, agus bidh ar modh-obrach a’ coimhead ri stiùireadh agus feumalachdan glèidhteachais a chothromachadh gu cùramach, le buannachd coimhearsnachd, riatanasan inntridh diofraichte, agus àrdachadh air riochd nan Tursachan mar chulaidh-tàlaidh ann an Innse Gall.

Fiosraichidh an ais-fhiosrachadh bhon cho-chomhairleachadh na molaidhean a thaobh stiùireadh na làraich, agus obraichidh sinn còmhla ri Ministearan na h-Alba agus UnT gus tighinn gu co-dhùnaidhean a thaobh prìonnsapal pàighidh agus atharrachaidhean san amharc air an t-slighe a-steach aig Tursachan Chalanais. Leanaidh sinn air adhart a’ fiosrachadh luchd-ùidhe mun adhartas agus slighe nam molaidhean sin nuair a tha ùr-fhiosrachadh ri roinn.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) undertook a 3-month consultation to seek views on the principle of charging and potential changes to access at Calanais Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis, which is a Property in Care of the Scottish Ministers.

The consultation focused on potential changes to access and charging at Calanais Standing Stones, by working towards a joint visitor experience arrangement with UnT, to achieve an  improved range of community, economic and conservation benefits.

Proposals set out that under any new joint arrangement admission revenue would be split in three ways, with a share to: Urras nan Tursachan (UnT), towards the improved visitor experience at the visitor centre; HES, to go towards ongoing conservation and improvements at the Calanais Standing Stones and other HES sites in the Outer Hebrides; and creation of a new Fund for Heritage, which would support local and broader community-led heritage projects in the Outer Hebrides.

In preparation of this consultation, HES joined with UnT to hold two drop-in consultation sessions in May 2024. Over 65 people attended the public sessions held on Lewis and the views expressed at these events helped inform the focus of the consultation. Many of these themes were echoed in the subsequent submissions to the online survey. The consultation ran for 12 weeks on the CitizenSpace portal, from 8 August 2024 until 31 October 2024, in both English and Gaelic. It was also publicised in various media, including press releases, social media posts and two webinars. Information was also shared with key stakeholders.

The online consultation sought views on a variety of questions including how individuals and groups currently interact with and use the Stones, current issues and priorities for Calanais Standing Stones, and the improvements and benefits the Stones could support in future, as well as general comments on the proposals and the development of HES’s work in the Outer Hebrides.

A total of 425 responses were received to the consultation of which 46% have a postcode in the Outer Hebrides. Three of the responses were in Gaelic and the remainder in English. Eleven organisations submitted a response, including four private businesses, three charities, and two community groups. 

Generally, respondents were most likely to visit the Stones several times a year. All but 21 respondents reported also visiting, or having visited, other historic sites in the area. Dun Carloway, Calanais 2 (Cnoc Ceann a’ Ghàrraidh) and Gearannan Blackhouse Village were the most frequently referenced. Respondents were most likely to say that their usual reason for visiting the Stones is that they live locally, followed by having a personal interest in the history of Calanais Standing Stones. Visiting as part of a holiday or for religious or spiritual reasons were also frequently chosen options.

The key areas identified to inform the proposal were access to the Stones, charging arrangements and conservation of the Stones.

Charging arrangements and access  

Irrespective of whether broadly supportive or unsupportive of the proposals, respondents raised similar issues or concerns about the specifics of any new access arrangements that might be put in place. These included comments on free access for locals, out of hours access and specific dates for access, the level of charge for entrance and alternative proposals for arrangements.

 Conservation of the Stones

Respondents also highlighted several issues that were important to them, both in relation to the Stones themselves and how visitor numbers affected the local community. There were concerns around a potential change of atmosphere at the Stones, increased commercialisation of the site and the impact of tourism, specifically in terms of how tour groups are managed.  This was acknowledged as a motivation for charging or improving visitor management.

A small number of respondents said that they did not think any changes/measures are required and others saw conservation measures as an important consideration in the future. Specific suggestions tended to relate to stopping visitors damaging the Stones and to ensuring the necessary upkeep of paths to and on the site.

Some respondents noted explicitly that it will be important to secure the necessary resources to carry out any conservation/preservation measures needed and to ensure the general upkeep of the Stones and its immediate environs. For some, this was a reason for agreeing that charging (of some kind) may be reasonable or necessary, and this was sometimes caveated that any monies must be spent on the site.

We are grateful to everyone for their time and considered responses to our consultation. The feedback provided on access, charging, and conservation will help shape recommendations for the future arrangements at Calanais Standing Stones.

We acknowledge concerns around conservation of the Calanais Standing Stones and our approach will seek to sensitively balance the management and conservation needs with community benefit, diverse access requirements, and enhancing the role of the Stones as a leading attraction in the Outer Hebrides.

The consultation feedback will inform recommendations regarding the site’s management, and we will work closely with Scottish Ministers and UnT to come to decisions on the principle of charging and potential changes to access at Calanais Standing Stones. We will continue to inform stakeholders on the progress and direction of these proposals when there are updates to share.

From 24 July to 2 October 2024, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list Glasgow Central Mosque.

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 use of Postmodern style of architecture. It is the first mosque building designed according to Islamic architectural traditions in the country and reinterprets these forms and features in a contemporary way. The distinctive design also reflects local architecture by using materials such as red brick, pigmented red concrete to reference the red sandstone traditionally used in many of Glasgow’s buildings.

Planned from the 1950s, the building is a rare and very early example of a purpose-built mosque and includes Scotland’s first purpose-built Islamic centre. The building remains Scotland’s largest mosque and is among only a small number ever built.

The Mosque is also of outstanding social historical interest for how it tells the story of the development of the Muslim community in Scotland in the second half of the 20th century.

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 Central Mosque as 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 14 comments at consultation. Of the responses 11 were in favour of listing and three responses objected to listing. No issued were raised that put into question the special architectural or historic interest of the Glasgow Central Mosque. We have addressed the detailed comments we received in our Report of Handling.

After considering the comments received during consultation, we have listed the building at category A, listed building ref: LB52642.  

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

• Report of Handling - Decision (PDF)

From 8 August to 19 September 2024, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) asked for comments and information on the red-brick modern housing blocks near Braid Square, St George’s Road and North Woodside Road, to help inform our assessment of the buildings for listing.

A building may become listed if it is of special architectural and historic interest. Our selection guidance for designation and the policies we work to are published in the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance document. 

We were keen to hear from people who know the housing blocks, and/or have a view on their design, history and significance. 

We are delighted to have received 73 responses to our online survey and one response via email.

We will now work to analyse these responses, together with the feedback we received during the drop in event on 29 August. We may publish these responses where we have permission to do so.

Our next steps will be to compile a report on our findings, which we will publish online. If we consider that the housing blocks meet the criteria for listing, we will carry out a formal consultation before making a decision.

From 29 July to 17 September 2024, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) asked for your views to help us shape the future of Managing Change guidance. This was to ensure that our guidance is fit for purpose and to improve it as a tool to support decision making.

The Managing Change guidance consultation document outlined the purpose of Managing Change guidance. It set out the key drivers we identified as leading change in the historic environment and a series of topics we thought Managing Change should address.

We asked for your feedback on how Managing Change guidance is currently being used and the key drivers that the guidance should respond to. We also asked for your thoughts and ideas to inform our topic priorities for new guidance and updates. These topics included retrofit, accessibility, conservation areas, landscape and agriculture.

We engaged with about 50 stakeholders through a Citizen Space survey and online workshops. This included a workshop in partnership with the Built Environment Forum Scotland for conservation officers.

Overall, respondents raised that the usability and accessibility of Managing Change guidance could be improved by clearly linking together guidance where relevant as well as keeping content simpler to read and easier to find on the HES website.

Retrofit was the most engaged with topic in the activities. Many respondents noted more clarity is needed on what retrofit works are acceptable and existing guidance needs to be updated. Respondents also noted that:

• A web hub for retrofit guidance on our website was generally supported.
• Retrofit is a key issue in conservation areas for respondents. The replacement of windows and the installation of renewables can put the management of conservation areas under pressure.
• More case studies on retrofit and conservation areas were encouraged.

Respondents also commented on topics including landscape, accessibility and agriculture, with landscape being the second most engaged with topic.

On the landscape topic, respondents noted that:

• The guidance should use a holistic approach to understand the environment, recognising both cultural and natural factors.
• It should include consideration of how landscape shapes place and influences the development patterns of the past, present and the future.
• Guidance should identify what is meant by ‘landscape’ and explain the significance of landscapes and places, and how the historic environment is embedded in this.
• It should cover cumulative changes in urban and rural areas and the impacts at a landscape scale.   

For accessibility, key messages were:

• Guidance should have a broader scope to include more aspects of the historic environment, such as landscapes and townscapes.
• Respondents need more clarity on how to balance accessibility with preserving cultural significance.

Respondents engaged with the agriculture topic the least. They noted that any guidance should be practical and avoid duplicating advice from local authorities.

We have developed an action plan based on your feedback which will inform our future work on Managing Change guidance.

Key actions include:

• Embed early engagement into future Managing Change activities and maximise opportunities for stakeholder feedback.
• Provide clarity on our retrofit advice and ensure our Managing Change guidance is more accessible on our website.
• Begin scoping for a new Managing Change guidance on places and landscapes in the next financial year (2025-26).
• Ensure focused advice on conservation areas is included in our retrofit work and guidance on places and landscapes as relevant.
• Look to embed advice on accessibility and equity in all guidance, including the new places and landscapes guidance.
• Explore scope to update the accessibility Managing Change guidance note in future rounds of guidance updates.
• Explore ways to provide support on agriculture, including options for training and web content.
• Review Managing Change guidance on historic battlefields following the review of the Selection Guidance for historic battlefields.

From 8 August to 29 August 2024, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list Denny Town House.

Denny Town House is a good example of a purpose-built municipal building that has remained largely unaltered since it was built in 1931-32.  Designed in a historicist Scots Baronial style, it displays features of definite architectural quality that reflect the importance of its civic function. These include the distinctive crowstepped gables, the entrance tower and good quality stonework and simple detailing. The internal layout and decorative scheme also retains much of its earlier 20th century features and character. Since its construction, Denny Town House has provided important civic facilities for the area and has remained in constant use by the local community until its closure in 2021.

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 Falkirk Council as the owners of the building, and 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 one response to the consultation from Falkirk Council, who noted that they were in support of the listing. 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: LB52629.  

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)

From 3 July to 24 July 2024, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list the St Mary The Virgin Episcopal Church in Port Glasgow.

The church was built in 1982-84 to replace an older church and is part of a complex that includes an adjoining church hall, offices and rectory, set within landscaped grounds.

Designed by Frank Burnet, Bell and Partners, the church is of interest for its high quality interior design, with fixtures and fittings salvaged from its predecessor building. It is a little-altered example of a church of the later modern period that retains all its original ancillary components and setting.

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 Inverclyde Council as the planning authority and the owners and occupiers of the site.

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 2 responses to consultation. None of the responses raised issues that brought into question the cultural significance of the site for designation.  There were no responses to our online survey. 

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

St Mary The Virgin Episcopal Church including adjoining hall and rectory, and boundary wall, Bardrainney Avenue, Port Glasgow (LB52608)

From 29 May to 10 July 2024, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to amend the Inventory site, Airthrey Castle in Stirling.

We proposed 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)

The University of Stirling was founded in 1964 as part of the wider government agenda to develop and expand tertiary education near small urban centres across the United Kingdom. It has outstanding artistic interest for the development of the campus within the framework of the 18th-19th century picturesque landscape, and outstanding architectural interest for its collection of buildings. These include innovative Modernist buildings that respond to the parkland setting.

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

We consulted directly with Stirling Council as the planning authority and the owners and occupiers of the site.

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 2 responses to consultation. None of the responses raised issues that brought into question the cultural significance of the site for amendment.  There were no responses to our online survey. 

After considering the comments received during consultation, we have amended the Inventory site as proposed:

Link to Portal - Airthrey Castle, Stirling University, DLRP (GDL00010) (300060192) (historicenvironment.scot)

Link to Amended Record - University of Stirling (Airthrey Castle) (GDL00010) (historicenvironment.scot)

From 18 May 2024 to 13 June 2024, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list the Low Port Centre, 1 Blackness Road, Linlithgow.

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 characters symbolising various aspects of community life within a colourful town setting.

The mural is a rare and important public work of artist James Cumming, one of the most significant Scottish painters of the later 20th century and a figure of major influence as both an artist and a lecturer at Edinburgh College of Art. Award-winning architectural practice Wheeler & Sproson had a particular interest in the integration of art and architecture and commissioned this work for the purpose-built outdoor education centre. The building is a relatively rare example of this building type and is designed in modern style with influence of Scottish vernacular, a characteristic style of Wheeler & Sproson.

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 West Lothian Council as the planning authority and the owners and occupiers of the site. 

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

We received two responses to the consultation. The response did not raise issues that brought into question the cultural significance of the site for designation. 

We have reported in more detail on the consultation in our Report on Handling, which can be downloaded from the Heritage Portal or from the bottom of this page. 

After considering the comments received during consultation, we have listed the building at category B, listed building record (ref: LB52635).  

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)

From 22 May to 12 June 2024, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list St Kane’s Hall, in the village of New Deer, Turriff.

St Kane’s Hall is a former Free Church (now in use as a school hall/gymnasium) built between 1884 and 1885. It was designed by the well-known Aberdeen-based architects Ellis & Wilson in the Early Gothic style. This former church has special architectural and historic interest as a good example of a Gothic church in a small rural village, which is little altered to the exterior. The church is prominently situated along the Main Street.

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 Aberdeenshire Council as the planning authority, who are also owners of the site. 

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

We received one response to the consultation. The response did not raise issues that brought into question the cultural significance of the site for designation. 

We have reported in more detail on the consultation in our Report on Handling, which can be downloaded from the Heritage Portal or from the bottom of this page. 

After considering the comments received during consultation, we have listed the building at category C, listed building record (ref: LB52638).  

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)

From 7 March to 15 May 2024, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list the former Mecca Cinema at 124 Balmore Road in Glasgow.

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 20^th century. The cinema is an architectural landmark in the streetscape and its wider setting in Possilpark. It is of social historical significance for the association with town planning, leisure, and industry in the early 20^th century.

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 the owner of the site.

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 26 responses to consultation, including one response from the owner, one response from an interested party and 24 responses to our online survey.

The overwhelming majority of people who responded expressed strong support for the designation. No one raised issues that brought into question the cultural significance of the site for designation. Many of the comments noted that the building was a significant architectural landmark in the local area. Some comments noted the perceived impact listing may have on the future use of the building.

We have reported in more detail on the consultation in our Report of Handling, which can be downloaded from the Heritage Portal or from the bottom of this page.

Comments from the online survey are published in full (where we have appropriate permissions). The report can be downloaded from the bottom of this page.

After considering the comments received during consultation, we have

• Listed the front and side part of the building at category C: Listed Building Record (Ref: LB52634)

We have published a Report of Handling for this case on the Heritage Portal. This can also be downloaded from the bottom of this page.

PDF Files:

• Report of Handling – Decision
• Online Consultation Survey Report – Mecca Cinema

From 13 March to 1 May 2024, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list part of the buildings of the Glassford Waterworks.

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, contributing our understanding of how the site would have originally operated. The buildings form part of a group of historic structures that are of social historical interest for what they can tell us about the supply of clean water to the district in the late-19th century and the municipal ambition of the period.

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 South Lanarkshire Council as the planning authority, and with owners of the site. 

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

We received four responses to the consultation, including responses from the owners. No one raised issues that brought into question the cultural significance of the site for designation. 

We have reported in more detail on the consultation in our Report on Handling, which can be downloaded from the Heritage Portal or from the bottom of this page. 

After considering the comments received during consultation, we have listed the buildings at category C, listed building ref: LB52633.  

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)

From 7 December 2023 to 23 February 2024, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list Bell’s Sports Centre in Perth. 

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 and the importance placed on health and well-being for wider public benefit during this period. It is the only domed sports facility in Scotland, and it is the second example of a domed sports hall to be built in the United Kingdom.   

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 Perth and Kinross Council as the planning authority and owner of the site, and the tenants of the building. 

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 40 responses to consultation, including one response from the local authority, one response from an interested party and 38 responses to our online survey.  

The overwhelming majority of people who responded expressed strong support for the designation. No one raised issues that brought into question the cultural significance of the site for designation. However, many of the comments noted the flood risk at the site and the perceived impact listing may have on the future use of the building.  

We have reported in more detail on the consultation in our Report on Handling, which can be downloaded from the Heritage Portal or from the bottom of this page. 

Comments from the online survey are published in full (where we have appropriate permissions). The report can be downloaded from the bottom of this page. 

After considering the comments received during consultation, we have 

• Listed the structure at category B as Sports arena block, including dome, changing rooms and offices at Bell’s Sports Centre, excluding all other structures and buildings, Hay Street, Perth  

We have published a Report on Handling for this case on the Heritage Portal. This can also be downloaded at the bottom of this page. 

PDF Files: 

• Report of Handling - Decision 

• Online Consultation Survey Report - Bell's Sports Centre 

From 29 January to 19 February 2024, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to include Crawick Multiverse on the Inventory of gardens and designed landscapes.

As the largest and final completed land art project by Charles Jencks in the UK, the site is an important representation of his work, drawing on his earlier works, and a lifetime of postmodern critical enquiry into the nature and meaning of art, architecture and culture.

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 Dumfries and Galloway Council as the planning authority, Crawick Multiverse Board of Trustees, Buccleuch Estates and other interested parties – The 20^th Century Society, Docomomo and Scotland’s Garden and Landscape Heritage.

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

We received 4 responses from those we consulted with directly. We received no responses to our online survey.

No one raised issues that brought into question the cultural significance of the site for designation.

We have reported in more detail on the consultation in our Report on Handling, which can be downloaded from the Heritage Portal.

After considering the comments received during consultation, we have

• Added the site to the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscape as Crawick Multiverse

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