This table shows the regional priorities relevant to the region you have selected.
Each regional priority has a unique code (column one) which will help you to identify your selected priorities when completing your Statement of Intent/Proposal.
The detailed description (column two) has been provided to help you understand the implications and outcomes being sought by each priority.
The package numbers (column three) will help you to cross reference those relevant packages to the regional priority you have selected, with the full list of packages detailed on the right hand side of the page.
Priority Code | Built & Cultural Heritage Priorities | Relevant Packages |
| Conservation and enhancement of the historic environment, with priority given to proposals that: | |
D+G15a | a. Enhance and conserve the most significant rural vernacular buildings, archaeological or historic sites and historic landscapes. Particularly proposals that: - support active management to improve the condition of archaeological or historic sites and historic landscapes, with preference given to those that are scheduled monuments
- enhance significant features identified within Dumfries and Galloway Gardens and Designed landscapes identified in 'An inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, Volume 2: Dumfries and Galloway and Strathclyde'.
| 5, 6 & 35 |
D+G15b | b. Help to maintain local distinctiveness and promote local identity and pride of place through the management of vernacular rural buildings, archaeological or historic sites and historic landscapes. | 5, 6 & 35 |
D+G15c | c. Contribute to the preservation and development of skills and employment opportunities through the management of vernacular rural buildings, archaeological or historic sites and historic landscapes. Particularly proposals that: - support for the development of skills and learning in traditional techniques through the management of a specific building or site where this will assist development of a business.
| 3-6 |
D+G15d | d. Increase public appreciation and understanding of, and access to, the historic environment. Particularly proposals that: - enhance access to and interpretation of sites with preference to scheduled monuments
- encourage involvement of communities in developing enhanced understanding and enjoyment of local built and cultural heritage.
| 3-6, 35 & 37 |
D+G15e | e. Improve the viability of existing rural building stock, achieved by increasing the number and range of vernacular rural buildings that can be made viable or can continue to be viable for use. Particularly proposals that: - support conversion of redundant traditional farm buildings following the guidance available from DGC with priority given for proposals within NSAs.
| 3-6 |