About Heritage Burgh

Heritage Burgh provides expert guidance on traditional building maintenance and repair in Edinburgh and across Scotland. We focus on Scottish-specific regulations, materials and methods that differ from the rest of the UK.

Our Approach

All articles are AI-researched and human-reviewed against Historic Environment Scotland and Scottish Government guidance. We cite primary sources for every regulatory and technical claim. We explain where Scottish Building Standards differ from English Building Regulations, and how Edinburgh's conservation context affects your project.

Topics We Cover

• Sash window repair, restoration and draught-proofing
• Lime plaster, lime mortar and traditional finishes
• Stone cleaning and stonework repair
• Listed building consent in Scotland
• Edinburgh conservation areas and World Heritage Site requirements
• Traditional Scottish tenement maintenance
• Scottish Building Standards for heritage buildings
• Historic Scotland grants and funding

Sources We Reference

Our primary sources include Historic Environment Scotland, Scottish Government Building Standards Division, Edinburgh Council Planning, Energy Saving Trust Scotland, and the Scottish Lime Centre. We don't rely on secondary sources or general UK guidance when Scottish-specific guidance exists.

Editorial Disclosure

Articles on Heritage Burgh are AI-researched and human-reviewed against Historic Environment Scotland and Scottish Government guidance. We cite primary sources for regulatory and technical claims. We don't accept paid placements or affiliate links to specific contractors.

Contact

For corrections, source updates or factual errors, email hello@heritageburgh.co.uk. We don't provide project-specific advice or contractor recommendations.