Buildings at risk
What is a Building at Risk?
A 'Building at Risk' is any historic building that is in danger of suffering damage or lost from Scotland's rich architectural legacy. A building may be considered to be a risk due to a number of criteria including its condition, occupancy, and any threat of demolition. Therefore Buildings at Risk range from roofless ruins with the potential for reinstatement, to buildings in a fair condition but vacant and potentially threatened by prolonged disuse. A Building at Risk may be a Listed Building or any other historically interesting building that makes a positive architectural or historic contribution to an area.
In 1990 Historic Scotland established The Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland which is administered on their behalf by the Scottish Civic Trust. Details of Scotland's Buildings at Risk can be obtained from the Scottish Civic Trust and online at www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk.
Stirling Council work with the Scottish Civic Trust to update the Buildings at Risk Register. Currently there are 19 Buildings at Risk in the City of Stirling.
What Can You Do?
If you think a building is at risk you should first check with the Scottish Civic Trust if the building is on, or is being considered to added, to the Register.
Further advice may be available from Stirling Council or the City Heritage Trust. The Trust may be able to assist by offering a grant in some circumstances. Other advice and information on financial assistant can be sought from the Architectural Heritage Fund.
