Legislation and guidance
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Historic environment legislation in Scotland
How Scotland’s historic environment legislation shapes the advice we give.
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The Scottish Castle Initiative
Get an overview of the Scottish Castle Initiative, which encourages investment in Scotland’s castles and tower houses.
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The Castle Conservation Register
The Castle Conservation Register highlights ruined castles and tower houses that could be restored and reused.
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Managing Change in the Historic Environment
Managing Change in the Historic Environment is a series of guidance notes about making changes to the historic environment.
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Historic Environment Scotland Policy Statement
Read brief details of the Historic Environment Scotland Policy Statement 2016 and download the document.
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Community Empowerment
Community empowerment in Scotland is strengthened by legislation which provides community bodies with a range of rights.
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Landscape and the historic environment
Find out about Scotland’s unique landscapes and how we’re working to protect and care for them.