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Listing, scheduling and designations
Find out about listed buildings, scheduled monuments and other designations that protect Scotland’s historic environment.
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Listed buildings
Buildings of ‘special’ architectural or historic interest enrich Scotland’s landscape and help chart our history.
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Battlefields
Historic battlefields tell us much about the battles that have helped to shape our national consciousness and sense of identity.
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Marine heritage
Underwater heritage is as important to identify, investigate and protect as our heritage on land.
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Our projects
Read about some of the projects the Designations Team is carrying out.
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World Heritage Sites
Scotland’s six World Heritage Sites – from Neolithic Orkney to New Lanark – are outstanding for a diverse range of reasons.
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Finds made on archaeological sites
Discover what you need to do if you make a find on an archaeological site anywhere in Scotland.
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What’s Your Heritage?
You answered our questions about the heritage that matters. Find out how we're using your feedback to shape policy on decision making in the Scottish planning system.
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Planning and guidance
Learn about our role in planning and legislation in matters affecting Scotland's historic environment.
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Our role in planning
Discover how the historic environment is considered in the Scottish planning system and learn about our advisory role in planning.
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Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit
Find out how SHEA reports inform the management of the historic environment.
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Working with other public bodies
How we work with others in the Key Agencies Group on planning issues, and with planning authorities.
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Your property
Source advice on maintaining and making changes to traditional buildings, including how to make an older property more energy efficient.
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Applying for consents
You may need consent if you plan to make changes to a historic building, scheduled monument or Historic Marine Protected Area.