Building Advice & Support

Traditional buildings are part of the fabric of Scotland, by owning and caring for your traditional property, you are helping to protect it for the future, preserving Scotland’s historic environment.

Find information on how to choose the right repairs, working with contractors and everything you need to know about older buildings. Discover why properly maintaining your traditional property doesn't just benefit you - it benefits the heritage of Scotland and helps preserve vital traditional skills.

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Building Care

Learn how to spot common problems that affect traditional buildings. Find out what you can do to remedy them or when it's time to call in expert help.
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Property Advice

Get advice on carrying out work on your property, including health and safety, working with your neighbours and how to go about finding contractors for the project.
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Traditional Building Guidance

Find advice on getting statutory consent, why historic properties need sympathetic work and information on how to improve the energy efficiency in older buildings.
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Resources

Explore suggested further resources on caring for and getting work done on traditional buildings.
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