Ancient monuments and gardens
We protect ancient monuments because they are important artefacts of our heritage and may hold cultural value within a community.
Designed gardens and landscapes are important because:
- of their unique artistic value
- they contain rare or valuable plant collections
- they are invaluable to wildlife
Development near a scheduled ancient monument or designed landscape, may be subject to planning constraints and will be assessed for their impact on their surroundings.
See what's protected
View our map of ancient monuments and gardens in North Ayrshire.
Search the PASTMAP website for:
- listed buildings
- scheduled ancient monuments
- national monuments
- natural conservation sites
- designed landscapes and gardens
Ancient monuments
View our list of scheduled ancient monuments in North Ayrshire document.
A list of scheduled ancient monuments in Scotland is maintained by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) and controlled by Historic Environment Scotland.
Landscapes and gardens
A record of nationally important gardens and designed landscapes is kept by Historic Environment Scotland.