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The Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland records buildings of national architectural or historic interest which are considered to be under threat. The list is maintained by 
The register is continuously updated: newly identified 'at risk' buildings being added; while other are removed either due to restoration or demolition. The Buildings at Risk Register website maintains a list of 'success stories', showcasing examples of buildings which have been restored or brought back into use. In 2013, 8% of Scotland's category A listed buildings, i.e. those of national importance, were on the Buildings at Risk Register, down from 8.7% in 2009. For each building on the register descriptive information is provided, and an assessment given of the condition of the building (from 'good' to 'ruinous') and the 'category of risk' (from 'minimal' to 'critical'). The register summarises the 'development history' of each building, detailing the progress of any restoration or other proposals.
In September 2024, HES announced its decision to "pause" the Register while considering long-term options for its future. This follows a review by Harlow Consultancy, which concluded that there is little evidence that the Register has a significant impact in bringing buildings back into use. The website will remain accessible and searchable but it is not currently being updated.
Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland Heritage registers in Scotland 1990 establishments in Scotland
The Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland records buildings of national architectural or historic interest which are considered to be under threat. The list is maintained by Historic Environment Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) () is an executive non-departmental public body responsible for investigating, caring for and promoting Scotland's historic environment. HES was formed in 2015 from the merger of government agency Historic Sc ...
(HES). The register was established in 1990, with the purpose of raising awareness of the threats to Scotland's built heritage. It was maintained by the Scottish Civic Trust
The Scottish Civic Trust is a registered charity. Founded in 1967, and based in the Category A- listed Tobacco Merchant's House in Glasgow, the Trust aims to provide "leadership and focus in the protection, enhancement and development of Scotlan ...
until 2011, then by RCAHMS until that body became part of HES in 2015.
The register comprises mainly listed building
In the United Kingdom, a listed building is a structure of particular architectural or historic interest deserving of special protection. Such buildings are placed on one of the four statutory lists maintained by Historic England in England, Hi ...
s, that is buildings of "special architectural or historic interest", but may also include unlisted buildings which are within conservation area
Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural or cultural values. Protected areas are those areas in which human presence or the exploitation of natural resources (e.g. firewoo ...
s. Other heritage assets, such as scheduled monument
In the United Kingdom, a scheduled monument is a nationally important archaeological site or historic building, given protection against unauthorised change.
The various pieces of legislation that legally protect heritage assets from damage, visu ...
s, are not considered for inclusion on the register. Buildings are considered to be 'at risk' if they are under threat from demolition or neglect. The following criteria are among those used when considering buildings for inclusion:
* "vacant with no identified new use
* suffering from neglect and/or poor maintenance
* suffering from structural problems
* fire damaged
* unsecured and open to the elements
* threatened with demolition"
The register is continuously updated: newly identified 'at risk' buildings being added; while other are removed either due to restoration or demolition. The Buildings at Risk Register website maintains a list of 'success stories', showcasing examples of buildings which have been restored or brought back into use. In 2013, 8% of Scotland's category A listed buildings, i.e. those of national importance, were on the Buildings at Risk Register, down from 8.7% in 2009. For each building on the register descriptive information is provided, and an assessment given of the condition of the building (from 'good' to 'ruinous') and the 'category of risk' (from 'minimal' to 'critical'). The register summarises the 'development history' of each building, detailing the progress of any restoration or other proposals.
In September 2024, HES announced its decision to "pause" the Register while considering long-term options for its future. This follows a review by Harlow Consultancy, which concluded that there is little evidence that the Register has a significant impact in bringing buildings back into use. The website will remain accessible and searchable but it is not currently being updated.
See also
*Heritage at Risk Register
An annual ''Heritage at Risk Register'' is published by Historic England. The survey is used by national and local government, a wide range of individuals and heritage groups to establish the extent of risk and to help assess priorities for acti ...
, the equivalent list in England
References
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Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland Heritage registers in Scotland 1990 establishments in Scotland