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Managing Change in the Historic Environment

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This document is part of a series of non-statutory guidance notes about managing change in this historic environment. They explain how to apply the policies in the Historic Environment Policy for Scotland.

This guidance is primarily for practitioners and decision-makers who encounter underwater heritage in the course of their duties, as well as those who want to understand the impacts of a proposed change.

This is a practical guide on how to assess and manage the impacts of change while respecting the cultural significance of underwater heritage

  • Audiences:

    Researchers, Visitors, Conservation and Heritage Enthusiasts
  • Date Published:

    11 August 2025
  • Publisher:

    Historic Environment Scotland
  • Publication Types:

    Managing Change Guidance
  • Format(s):

    Download PDF

  • Language:

    English
  • Subjects:

    Archaeology, Marine Heritage Protection

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