Archaeology

Protecting ancient monuments

Some monuments in Scotland are protected because they are of national importance. These are called scheduled monuments.

What you need to do

You must get permission before doing any work on a scheduled monument. This is called Scheduled Monument Consent.

Who gives consent

Historic Environment Scotland decides if a monument should be scheduled. They also handle all applications for Scheduled Monument Consent.

How to apply

You can find out:

  • what Scheduled Monument Consent is
  • when you need it
  • how to apply
  • what information to include

Find out more information from Historic Environment Scotland

Page last modified: 19 August 2025