National Designations

Scheduled monuments

Some monuments in Scotland are protected or “scheduled” because Historic Environment Scotland has recognised them as being nationally important. This is a legal status. 

You must get permission from Historic Environment Scotland before doing any work on a scheduled monument. You do this by applying to them for Scheduled Monument Consent. 

To find out if you need consent, and how to apply: 

Find out more information from Historic Environment Scotland 

Archaeology Service

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