Last updated 29 April 2004 New additions since April 2004 marked
with [NEW] World Heritage Information Network. From the site:
"WHIN is a clearing house for information about World Heritage
sites. These natural or man-made sites are regarded as being of
outstanding universal value and have international recognition."
From the site: "Historic Scotland safeguards the nation's built
heritage by scheduling monuments of national importance and by
listing historic buildings of special architectural or historic
interest. Scheduled monuments, listed buildings, and buildings
in conservation areas, are protected by legislation and consent
is normally required before any alteration or development can
take place. The agency conserves properties in its care and
provides financial assistance to private owners towards the
costs of conserving and repairing outstanding monuments and
buildings. Historic Scotland leads in researching issues
relating to building conservation and in developing and
promoting craft skills. The agen