Historic Environment Scotland

Eight multi-storey flats in Aberdeen have been awarded category A listing status due to their outstanding architectural and historic interest. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has listed Gilcomstoun Land, Porthill Court, Seamount Court, Virginia Court, Marischal Court, Thistle Court, Hutcheon Cou

What was once part of the world’s biggest linen mill is to be converted into luxury apartments.

A pioneering conservation project in Caithness has saved a prehistoric monument from ruin. The ruins of Ousdale Burn Broch, north of Helmsdale, had fallen into further disrepair over the past 130 years.

Almost £5 million worth of projects to regenerate historic buildings in Rothesay and Dunoon have continued to deliver strong results.  The Dunoon Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (Dunoon CARS) works with property owners, providing grants to support building repairs with the aim

Elderpark Housing has moved into its new home in Govan after a stunning transformation of a 19th century former school. The Association has taken delivery of the restored and hugely-admired Hills Trust Primary School which holds a prominent place in the centre of Govan.

Scotland’s oldest ship, an A-listed harbour and an iron age dwelling are all set to benefit from funding as part of Scotland’s Year of Coast and Waters.

Glasgow’s Kingston Bridge has been recognised with listing status at Category C for its special architectural and historic interest.

One of the most important structures of medieval Scotland has been rediscovered after being hidden beneath the waters of the River Teviot for centuries. Over the last two years, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has funded the Ancrum and District Heritage Society (ADHS), a local volunteer archaeol

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has published a new six-month action plan which includes a focus on the green recovery, contributing to the economic recovery of communities, seeking opportunities to widen participation and reduce inequalities, and enhancing digital engagement.

Edinburgh World Heritage has completed major conservation work on the last of three historic tenements on the Canongate comprising of 16 residential dwellings and five shops.

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has given its support for plans to build a new £15 million visitor centre at the National Museum of Flight, which is currently the subject of an appeal to the Scottish Government. An initial bid to create a newly built hangar on the Gilmerton estate, south o

Scotland's tenements have a rich past, and their story can continue long into the future if cared for properly, says Lila Angelaka.

In response to Historic Environment Scotland's proposal to list the M8 Kingston Bridge, John Gilbert Architects has published its thoughts.

The 50th anniversary of the Kingston Bridge is being celebrated today with a bid to give the iconic structure listed as a structure of historic and architectural interest.

The University of Dundee has withdrawn its planning request for the demolition of historic tenement buildings in a bid to address concerns from a heritage body and the local authority. Plans had been submitted to Dundee City Council in March to bulldoze the four-storey block at 16-18 Airlie Place to