Conservation and heritage

Historic Scotland

Historic Scotland safeguards the nation's built heritage and promotes its understanding and enjoyment on behalf of Scottish government. Their website contains information on more than 300 properties in their care as well as Scotland's listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments. There are also resources for schools and advice for homeowners.
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

Planning Aid for Scotland

Planning Aid for Scotland is a voluntary organisation run by qualified and experienced planners, giving information and advice on all aspects of town and country planning and related issues.
www.planning-aid-scotland.org.uk

Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland is the professional body for all chartered architects. It offers a wide range of services and products for architects, students of architecture, the construction industry professionals and all those with an interest in the built environment and the design process.
www.rias.org.uk

Scottish Civic Trust

The Scottish Civic Trust was founded in 1967 and is Scotland's only voluntary organisation working to raise the quality of the whole built environment. They encourage excellence in the conservation of the past, in contemporary architecture and planning and in effective public education and participation in all these concerns.
www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk

Scottish Government - Planning

This explains the planning system, covering national policies, advice and guidance, the appeals process, plus information on building regulations and standards.
www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Planning

West of Scotland Archaeology Service

The West of Scotland Archaeology Service was set up in 1997, covering 11 councils, including South Lanarkshire. They provide information and advice to council planning departments, as well as free information and advice to researchers, developers, foresters, landowners, local societies and members of the public. They maintain and update the Sites and Monuments Record which is a record of all known archaeological sites, finds, fieldwork and research for the West of Scotland.
www.wosas.net

lanarkshire.com

Information on the Lanarkshire area for businesses, visitors and residents.
www.lanarkshire.com