We asked
From 5 March 2025 to 2 April 2026, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list the former Lads’ Institute (27-29 Ratcliffe Terrace), Edinburgh.
The former Lads’ Institute at 27-29 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh was designed and built between 1906-07 by James Linton Lawrence and Victor ‘Spig’ Spiganovicz. The building’s notable Arts and Crafts design is representative of the style and is little altered. The interior also retains some good design features from the early 20th century. As a purpose-built Lads’ Institute, it is a rare example of its building type.
Only a very small number are known to have been built, most dating to the early 20th century. Lads’ Institutes were set up as recreational and sports clubs in the early 20th century to cater specifically to younger boys who were not settling into the school system. Only a few purpose-built premises for such organisations were ever built throughout Britain
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 City of Edinburgh Council as the planning authority and the owners, site developers and their respective agents.
Our selection guidance for designation and the policies we work to are published in the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance document.
You said
We received a total of 45 responses, including five written responses. There were 18 detailed responses to our online survey.
Around 98% of people who responded strongly agreed or slightly agreed with the designation proposal and around 2% strongly disagreed.
Several comments in favour of listing commended the building’s design, in particular the quality of the Arts and Crafts detail and styling. Some comments noted the building’s social historical value to the area and the historically important link with its philanthropist creator Victor ‘Spig’ Spiganovicz.
Responses against listing noted that the building had little architectural merit and that an accumulation of changes to the building had eroded the architectural interest, suggesting that recording rather than statutory listing should be considered.
There was a range of comments related to the building’s condition and economic factors related to future development.
We did
We have considered the comments made to us in consultation and our view remains that the building meets the listing criteria interest. We have however updated the assessment to reflect some of the detailed comments about the interior and the setting. We have also added a statutory exclusion to part of the site.
We have taken into account the determining factors related to special architectural or historic interest and have found that that there are no policy or other factors that suggest we should not list the building.
We have now designated the former Lads’ Institute at Category C (LB52684). You can view the listed building record on our portal.
We have published a consultation summary, the statistics and responses. Comments from the online survey are published in full (where we have appropriate permissions).
All of the relevant reports can be downloaded below:
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From 29 January to 19 February 2026, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list the Ubiquitous Chip on Ashton Lane.
Built in 1893, it was part of a stable yard and workshop before its conversion to a restaurant in 1974. It contains two internal murals painted in 1977 and 1980–81 by the nationally important Glaswegian writer and artist, Alasdair Gray (1934–2019), who was a regular customer of the restaurant.
We think the building is important for the survival of the murals within their original context, their association with Gray, and their significance as examples of 20th century public mural art – which is becoming increasingly rare. The Ubiquitous Chip is also a representative example of a former stables and workshop building that contributes to its streetscape as part of a lane of buildings of similar date and character.
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.
Our selection guidance for designation and the policies we work to are published in the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance document.
You said
We received a total of 10 responses to our consultation on Citizen Space.
9 of those who responded to the online survey strongly agreed with our proposal to list the Ubiquitous Chip. One respondent strongly disagreed.
The responses to consultation did not raise any issues that put into question the special architectural or historic interest of the building under review.
We did
After considering the comments received during consultation, we have updated our Report of Handling.
We have listed the Ubiquitous Chip at category C as 10–22 Ashton Lane (The Ubiquitous Chip) with murals by Alasdair Gray and Michael Lacey, excluding 6–8 Ashton Lane (The Wee Pub at the Chip), Hillhead, Glasgow (LB52670)
More information on our consultation can be found in section 4.3 of our Report of Handling, published on the Heritage Portal
We have also published a report that summarises our online consultation survey and shows the responses in full where we have the necessary permissions.
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From 12 September to 31 October 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list buildings at Tuathanas Tòrabol / Torboll Farm near Dornoch.
Torboll Farm is a traditional agricultural complex, with the main buildings dating primarily to the first half of the 19th century. There are also earlier structures remaining, dating from the 18th or possibly 17th centuries.
We think the site is significant as a a major surviving example of Agricultural Improvement period farm buildings. It has an important link to the history of agriculture and land ownership in Scotland, particularly the tumultuous period of Highland Clearances and improvement that took place across the region in the 18th and 19th centuries. The farm is directly linked to the Sutherland Clearances, an event in history that has had a significant impact on Scotland’s cultural heritage.
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 also consulted directly with the owner and the planning authority.
Our selection guidance for designation and the policies we work to are published in the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance document.
You said
We received three responses to the consultation. The responses did not raise any issues that put into question the special architectural or historic interest of the buildings under review.
We did
After considering the comments received during consultation, we have listed the farm buildings at category B as:
Tuathanas Tòrabol, Dòrnach, a’ gabhail a-steach taigh-tuathanais, ùirlios, taigh-deighe, stall, stàball agus lad muileann, gun gabhail a-steach bothan gu taobh an Iar làraich, muileann-sàbhaidh agus gach frith-thogalach eile / Torboll Farm, Dornoch, including farmhouse, walled garden, icehouse, steading, stable and mill lade, excluding four-bay cottage to west of site, sawmill and all other outbuildings
We have published a Report of Handling for this case on our Heritage Portal.
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From 20 August to 24 October 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list Cathcart Cemetery, in Cathcart, Glasgow.
The cemetery was designed in 1876 by William Ross McKelvie and retains much of its original layout. It includes boundary walls, entrance gates, a former gatelodge and ornate monuments set within landscaped, wooded grounds. The cemetery contains gravemarkers to many notable early footballers and other pioneers of the game. It is significant as a largely intact later 19th century garden cemetery and is a good example of McKelvie’s work, who achieved renown for the quality of his designs. It also has significance for its association with Scottish footballing heritage in Glasgow.
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 relevant owners including East Renfrewshire Council (as the owner and the planning authority), Glasgow City Council, (as a planning authority for part of the site), and the Friends of Cathcart Cemetery.
Our selection guidance for designation and the policies we work to are published in the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance document.
You said
We received a total of 24 responses to our consultation. There were 20 responses to the online survey and written responses from East Renfrewshire Council, Glasgow City Council, Friends of Cathcart Cemetery and the elected members (Councillors) of Linn Ward, Glasgow.
All of those who responded to the online survey strongly agreed with our proposal to list Cathcart Cemetery. Eight of the 20 respondents submitted additional comments, noting concern about the condition of the cemetery, its historical importance and its value as a green space for nature and recreation.
East Renfrewshire Council noted their appreciation of the cultural significance of the site and raised concerns about the implications of listing. They provided further information on the ownership and character of certain sections of boundary wall.
The Friends of Cathcart Cemetery and the Elected Members (Councillors) of Linn Ward expressed support for the proposal and provided further information and views on the significance of the site.
We did
After considering the comments received during consultation, we have updated our Report of Handling. We have made a minor amendment to the proposed listing address to provide more clarity on the intended extent of listing with regard to the boundary walls.
More information on our consultation can be found in section 4.3 of our Report of Handling, published on the Heritage Portal.
We have also published a report that summarises our online consultation survey and shows the responses in full where we have the necessary permissions.
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From 1 to 22 October 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list the drinking fountain in Dalmuir Park, Clydebank.
The freestanding cast-iron public drinking fountain dates from 1907 and was manufactured by Walter Macfarlane and Company of the Saracen Foundry in Glasgow. Walter Macfarlane was one of the major suppliers in the Scottish ironwork industry in the 19th and 20th centuries, and they exported their decorative designs across the British Empire and the world. The fountain was gifted to the newly established Dalmuir Park and its casting pattern is the largest and most elaborate of the free-standing canopied fountains that the company produced. The fountain remains in its original location in Dalmuir Park. It is largely unaltered and is one of a very small number of this casting pattern that are known to survive worldwide.
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 Dunbartonshire Council, as the owner and the planning authority.
Our selection guidance for designation and the policies we work to are published in the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance document.
You said
We received one response to the consultation, which was from the local authority, West Dunbartonshire Council, who own and manage the fountain. The response did not raise any issues that put into question the special architectural or historic interest of the building under review.
We did
After considering the comment received during consultation, we have listed the fountain at category B as Drinking Fountain, Dalmuir Park, Clydebank.
We have published a Report on Handling for this case on the Heritage Portal.
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From 26 September 2025 to 17 October 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list the James Watt South Building, at the University of Glasgow’s Gilmorehill Campus.
The James Watt South Building was opened in 1958 as a major extension to the Faculty of Engineering. It was designed in the Festival of Britain style by Glasgow architects Keppie Henderson & Gleave. The building continues in its original use and has special architectural and historical interest as a good example of a post-war education building of definite architectural quality which retains a large amount of its internal and external features and fixtures. The sculptural panel of ‘The Progress of Science’ on the south elevation is also notable as the last major work by Eric Kennington and his only known work in Scotland. The building is prominently sited beside the university’s main Gilbert Scott building.
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.
Our selection guidance for designation and the policies we work to are published in the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance document.
You said
We received two responses to the consultation. One of the responses raised concerns about the long-term use, maintenance and condition of the building and about the extent of listing. None of the responses 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.
We did
After considering the comments received during consultation, we have listed the building at category B, listed building record (ref: LB52655).
We have published a Report of Handling for this case on the Heritage Portal. This can also be downloaded below:
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From 17 September 2025 to 8 October 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list the Carnegie public library in Dumbarton.
Dumbarton Library, located along Strathleven Place, was designed in the Renaissance style by local architect, William Reid. The building is dated 1909 and is a two-storey, three-bay, purpose-built public library that was funded through the Public Libraries (Scotland) Act and the Carnegie library grant scheme. Its scale, relative lack of later alteration and its architectural quality overall all contribute to Dumbarton Library’s special architectural interest as a major example of an early-20th century public library.
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 Dunbartonshire Council as the owners of the building and the planning authority.
Our selection guidance for designation and the policies we work to are published in the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance document.
You said
We received two responses to the consultation.
We received a written response from the local authority in which they raised no objection to the proposed listing but provided information about the future proposed reuse of the building.
The other response was from a private individual via our Citizen Space Survey. This response strongly agreed with our proposal and provided further comments about preserving local heritage assets.
The responses to consultation did not raise any issues that put into question the special architectural or historic interest of the building under review.
We did
After considering the comments received during consultation, we have updated our report of handling and we have listed the Carnegie library at category B as Dumbarton Library including boundary walls and the bell-shaped stone tablet and excluding the mid-20th century extension, 13-15 Strathleven Place, Dumbarton.
We have published a Report of Handling for this case on the Heritage Portal.
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From 31 July to 11 September, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list the Brunton Hall, Musselburgh.
The Brunton Hall is a purpose-built civic centre complex and public arts venue that was built between 1968 and 1971. It is a landmark building in Musselburgh town centre and is a major example of post-war civic architecture in Scotland. It was designed by the renowned Scottish architect, Sir William Kininmonth, of Rowand Anderson Kininmonth & Paul, who was an important proponent of modern architecture in Scotland, and features a large piece of abstract public art by the Scottish artist and sculptor Tom Whalen.
The building was in the process of being vacated due to the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in the roof panels, and the Council are considering the future of the building and this site.
Through Citizen Space, we invited members of the public to tell us if they agreed with our assessment of the special interest of the building and whether they had further comments to make on the potential listing.
We also consulted directly with East Lothian Council as the planning authority and as the owners/managers of the building.
Our selection guidance for designation and the policies we work to are published in the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance document.
You said
We received a total of 304 responses to our consultation. There were 297 responses to the online survey and seven written responses, including one from East Lothian Council, one from the Trustees of the Brunton Theatre, an open letter from elected members of the Labour party, and the remainder were from local and national amenity bodies.
79.8% of those who responded to the online survey agreed with our assessment of the special architectural and historic interest. 19.2% did not agree. There were 151 additional comments provided as part of the online survey.
East Lothian Council provided a detailed report and supporting documents setting out their proposals for the site.
The responses provided many comments relating to the architectural or historic interest of the building. There were a range of other comments related to proposals to demolish the building and reasons for this proposal, including the building’s condition and related costs. There were also comments about general procedural matters, our designations policy on development, and roles and responsibilities of HES and the planning authority.
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We have collated all the responses and published them in a consultation report, which includes comments in full (where we have appropriate permissions). We have published East Lothian Council’s response separately. A summary of the consultation is available in section 4.3 of our Report of Handling.
All of the relevant reports can be found under the Documents section below and on our Heritage Portal.
We have taken all relevant comments on special interest into account in our assessment and updated it with the additional information. We considered again the architectural and historic interest of the building and remain of the view that the building is a notable and rare example of a post-war civic centre complex and community theatre.
We have responded to any comments that are relevant to our decision-making in Annex B of our Report of Handling.
Our Decision
Following the consideration of the detailed information received through our consultation, we consider that the Council’s proposals for the building are ‘particularly advanced’ in the terms of our policy (pp. 7-8).
Our decision is therefore not to list the building because of development proposals that are at an advanced stage. We have set out how we have arrived at our decision at 3.3 in our Report of Handling.
We remain of the view that the building is of special architectural or historic interest. If the proposals to demolish are not taken forward, we will reconsider the listing of the building.
Documents
HES – Brunton Hall – Report of Handling – Decision
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From 6 August 2025 to 27 August 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to list the memorial drinking fountain to the ‘Diana’ whaling vessel in Lerwick.
The drinking fountain, located on Victoria Pier, dates from 1890 and commemorates the ill-fated voyage and return of the Diana whaling ship in 1866-67 to Baffin Bay in Greenland. Made by James Hunter of Aberdeen, it is constructed in contrasting pink and grey granite and has a later stylised chalice sculpture. Shetland played a significant role in the commercial whaling industry in the Arctic, and later the Antarctic fisheries, from the 18th century to the mid-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 the owners, the leasee and Shetland Islands 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.
You said
We received a total of 10 responses to the consultation.
We received two written responses: one from the local authority and one from the owner. Both of these confirmed the correct owners of the fountain. Neither response provided comments on the special architectural or historic interest of the fountain.
We received eight responses from private individuals via our Citizen Space survey. These all strongly agreed with our proposal and only two had further comments to add, of which one asked to remain anonymous.
The responses to consultation did not raise any issues that put into question the special architectural or historic interest of the building under review.
We did
After considering the comments received during consultation, we have updated our report of handling as required and we have listed the fountain at category C as Memorial Drinking Fountain to the ‘Diana’ whaling vessel and its crew, Victoria Pier, Lerwick.
We have published a Report on Handling for this case on the Heritage Portal.
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From 17th July to 22nd August 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) asked planning authority staff and other stakeholders to help us shape the future of a new Heritage Training Course for Planners. The survey was part of wider Training Needs Analysis (TNA) by The Diffley Partnership, helping us to ensure that development of the course is informed and supports planners in decision-making.
We asked you to help us understand the skills, knowledge and support planners need when managing change in the historic environment.
The survey set out to:
- Identify gaps in confidence and capability across key heritage planning tasks, including using policy, assessing significance and applying guidance
- Gather views on priority learning topics for a new national heritage training course
- Understand how planners currently access advice, what challenges they face, and which areas of heritage practice feel most complex
- Explore preferred delivery formats to ensure training is accessible across Scotland
You said
We received 80 survey responses from across Scotland’s planning authorities and related organisations, and engaged with a further 27 stakeholders in online workshops.
The results highlighted several clear themes:
Strong interest and clear demand
- 91% said they were likely to enrol in a future course
- Respondents worked mainly in development management (70%) and deal with heritage considerations regularly (often daily or weekly)
Mixed confidence levels
You reported:
- High confidence using local guidance and working with specialist colleagues
- Lower confidence applying Managing Change guidance, Planning Advice Notes, and interpreting setting consistently
- Difficulty balancing heritage significance with NPF4 climate ambitions
Clear priority learning topics
Topics rated “very important” included:
- Retrofitting historic buildings and places and mitigating impacts to heritage
- Identifying and assessing impacts, climate change and adaptation, heritage and the green economy, and re‑use of underused/derelict buildings were consistently the highest‑ranking needs
Challenges with significance and designations
- You most frequently rely on designation documents (86%) but want clearer guidance for undesignated assets and more consistency around interpretation
- Confidence was lowest for less common asset types: marine heritage, underwater remains, and battlefields
Overall, you want a course that is practical, consistent, clearly explained, accessible online and rooted in real examples of managing change.
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We worked with The Diffley Partnership who analysed these results in combination with workshop feedback to shape a set of recommendations. These recommendations will be used to inform the development of the new heritage training course. The recommendations include:
Purpose, Scope and Audience
- Clarifying the target audience an scope of the course, ensuring that it is designed primarily for planning authority staff while recognising varying levels of experience and differing confidence across roles
- Refining the purpose of the course to focus on empowering planners to inform decision-makers, reflecting survey findings that many planners are not the final decision-makers but need confidence and clarity to support consistent outcomes
Course Relevance
- Ensuring the course will directly reflect what planners do day-to-day, with content tied to real tasks such as assessing impacts, balancing policies, preparing reports, consulting specialists and navigating designations
- Prioritising learning topics that respondents rated most important including retrofitting historic buildings, mitigating and assessing impacts, climate change adaptation, and opportunities for reuse and the green economy
Ensuring Effectiveness
- Designing a modular course structure, enabling planners to learn in manageable chunks and tailor content to their needs, experience levels and work pressures
- Conducting a pilot phase to test modules with a small group of planning authorities, gather feedback and refine the course before full rollout
- Emphasising inclusivity and accessibility, noting the need for flexible timing, recorded content and sensitivity to workload pressures
Based on the recommendations, we will:
- Develop targeted learning outcomes that reflect the capabilities planners need most
- Design the course and its modules around realistic, scenario-based learning ensuring content is practical and relevant
- Prepare for a pilot phase for Module 1
- Continue to engage with participants and stakeholders, to ensure the course is impactful
- Work with external partners and specialists to review and sense-check content.
We asked
From to 1 July 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) invited views on our draft long-term strategy for historic environment designation in Scotland. This included our proposed vision for 2035, our mission, and our priorities for the next three years 2025-2028.
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We received a total of 38 responses - 37 through our online survey, and one by email.
There was strong support (97%) for the draft vision, mission and overall approach. Respondents asked for greater clarity on the scope of the strategy and its relationship to local authority roles and property owners. Respondents want genuine collaboration and partnership.
There were mixed views on changing the term designation—some preferred protection for accessibility, others highlighted legal and policy implications. Feedback suggested the need for clear outcome statements and for a balance between ambition and realistic resourcing. Respondents wanted HES to both improve existing records and address under-represented heritage. They recognised the need for HES to prioritise designations casework and supported the principles proposed but reiterated the importance of a transparent framework and clear communication. There was support for innovation but concerns about over-reliance on technology and AI. Work on understanding impact and looking ahead is seen as valuable if it has concrete outcomes, such as contributing to long-term policy development. This work should be system-wide rather than just focussing on designation.
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We have published a final strategy that reflects changes based on consultation feedback.
We clarified the scope of the strategy and explained how it aligns with key documents such as Our Past Our Future and the HES Corporate Plan 2025–2028. Each objective now includes clear outcome statements, and terminology has been aligned with the Historic Environment Policy for Scotland (HEPS).
We have retained the term designation as the formal term for our function, but we will use phrases such as protected historic places in communications to improve accessibility.
As part of our implementation plan, we will publish a revised service standard that explains how we prioritise cases. We have confirmed that technology will play an important part in supporting our work, but always alongside the expertise of our staff rather than as a replacement. Collaboration and public engagement remain central to our approach. Finally, we have set out clear actions to meet our commitments on inclusive heritage and equalities.
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From 29 May 2025 to 19 June 2025, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) sought views on a proposal to schedule Cathkin Park, Glasgow.
We found that it comprises elements of a football ground, initially the home of Queens Park FC from 1884 and then the home of Third Lanark Athletic Club from 1903 until its abandonment in 1967. It survives as a set of earthwork embankments with concrete terracing, barrier walls and the buried remains of related structures. The overall plan of the monument is clear and the buried remains of a grandstand and pavilion, located along the north side of the playing pitch are of high archaeological potential. Cathkin Park is therefore a rare survivor of a late 19th / 20th century football ground, much of it dating from the ‘golden era’ of Scottish football. The stadium at Cathkin Park was abandoned in 1967 and has not undergone the modernisations and improvements seen in other grounds and stadia. It is a physical reminder of a period when 10,000s of supporters could be seen standing in terraces at a bowl-shaped ground.
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 owners and planning authority. We also consulted with the occupier of the site.
Our selection guidance for designation and the policies we work to are published in the Designations Policy and Selection Guidance document.
You said
We received a total of 136 responses including 106 detailed responses to our online survey.
Around 98% of people who responded strongly agreed or agreed with the designation proposal and only one respondent strongly disagreed.
We have reported in more detail on the consultation in our Report on Handling, which can be downloaded from the Heritage Portal. Comments from the online survey are published in full (where we have appropriate permissions).
We did
We have reviewed all the responses and made a some edits to the descriptive and narrative sections of our report, based on consultation feedback. These small changes are highlighted in the Consultation section of our Report on Handling (see Heritage Portal). We have decided to designate the site as a scheduled monument.
Please do get in touch with us at designations@hes.scot should you have any questions.
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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.
You said
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.
We did
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.
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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.
You said
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 did
After considering the comments received during consultation, we have
- Listed the structure at category A as HMP Barlinnie
- We have published a Report on Handling for this case on the Heritage Portal
- Download the Report on Handling Decision document
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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 20th 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.
You said
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.
We did
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:
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From 17th March to 7th 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 16th to 17th 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.
You said
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.”
We did
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.
We asked
From 17th March to 7th 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 16th to 17th 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.
You said
We received no responses to the consultation.
We did
We have now scheduled The Moat Pit.
Download the Report of Handling from our Heritage Portal: The Moat Pit Designation.
We asked
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 19th 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.
You said
There were no comments following consultation.
We did
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:
We asked
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?
You said
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.
We did
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.
We asked
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.
You said
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.
We did
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 2nd 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: