Legislation and Guidance | Historic Environment Scotland

How Scotland’s historic environment legislation shapes the advice we give.

Get an overview of the Scottish Castle Initiative, which encourages investment in Scotland’s castles and tower houses.

The Castle Conservation Register highlights ruined castles and tower houses that could be restored and reused.

Managing Change in the Historic Environment is a series of guidance notes about making changes to the historic environment.

Community empowerment in Scotland is strengthened by legislation which provides community bodies with a range of rights.

Find out about Scotland’s unique landscapes and how we’re working to protect and care for them.