Property Owners Guide

World Heritage Site status does not bring any extra controls, it is protected by identifying listed buildings and conservation areas. So if you live in the Old or New Town you may need permission to make exterior or interior changes to your building.

Listed buildings –buildings of architectural or historical interest are listed as category A (national or international importance), B (regional or more than local importance), or C (local importance)...read more

• Around 75% of the buildings within the World Heritage Site are listed

Conservation areas - protect the historic character of an area. Not only buildings, but also features such as trees, parks, paving and street furniture...read more 

• All the World Heritage Site is protected by the Old Town, New Town, Dean Village and West End Conservation Areas

Click here to find out if your building is listed or in a Conservation Area

Download free advice guides

INFORM Guides from Historic Scotland
Useful tips for home owners on caring and conserving a historic building, including the maintenance of sash and cast windows, removing graffiti, and caring for ironwork.

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Advice on maintaining your home
A series of guides giving straight forward advice on building maintenance, checking your building, common problems, organising and paying for repairs.

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