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Heritage Planning

Wednesday 26 November 2025

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical

Event Description

Members of Historic Environment Scotland’s Heritage Team and Stirling Council will discuss how they manage change to Scotland’s built heritage, both in strategic terms as well as practical matters. This includes how proposals to alter listed buildings or build new developments in conservation areas are reviewed, considered and determined both fairly and transparently.

A networking lunch will provide you with the opportunity to continue discussions and explore the Engine Shed.

Our full-day experience includes an afternoon tour through Stirling’s Old Town to discuss recent developments in the conservation area, key buildings of concern for the council and other matters affecting the significance of the city’s historic townscape.

We will end with day with further discussion and refreshment at one of Stirling’s oldest pubs.

Learning outcomes

You will:

  • understand how buildings, monuments, sites and areas are protected (and by whom) and how change is managed in Scotland

  • recognise how the cultural significance of Scotland’s traditional buildings and places is determined and how this informs decisions on applications to repair, alter or demolish

Wednesday 26 November 2025

Tickets

£75.00 Full-day learning experience
A morning of lectures, Q&A, networking lunch and tour of Stirling city.

Our full-day events sell out quickly. If tickets sell out, you'll be able to join our waiting list and be first in line if we release more tickets.

£30.00 Virtual learning session
A virtual ticket to the morning of lectures and Q&A.

Contact

Engine Shed

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Dietary Requirements

Refreshments will be provided on arrival and lunch will be catered. Please contact our events team with any special dietary requirements.

Cancellation and Refunds

Visit Historic Environment Scotland's Consumer Terms Site for information on our cancellation and refund policy.

Afternoon tour

Walking will be required on the afternoon tour, so please wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for seasonal weather as the tour will go ahead even if wet.

Access guide

Read our access guide for information about accessibility at the Engine Shed.