Protect and care
Find out about how we record and protect Scotland's historic places. Get advice on funding, consents and maintenance for owners, managers and community groups.
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Search for a Protected Historic Place
Locate and discover Protected Historic Places in Scotland, including listed buildings, scheduled monuments, gardens and battlefields.
Listed building and conservation area consent
If you live in one of Scotland's listed buildings or conservation areas, you might need consent if you plan to make changes to your property.
Our grants
Browse the different types of grants which are available from Historic Environment Scotland.
Historic Environment Policy for Scotland
The historic environment matters us to all. This policy supports good decision making for Scotland's unique places.
How heritage management works in Scotland
Get an introduction to the organisations, processes and policies working to protect the historic environment.
Caring for Scotland's historic places
Grants
Discover the range of funding available to projects that protect and promote our historic environment.
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Communities
Find out how we can help your community champion its local heritage through events, projects and volunteering.
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Recording and surveying the historic environment
Learn about how we add to our knowledge of Scotland’s historic environment by surveying buildings, industrial sites, landscapes and even vessels.
Recording and surveying
Latest consultations
Your opinions matter and help us make decisions about protecting Scotland's heritage.