Heritage controls likely apply here
The middle of this street falls inside Old Town Conservation Area. Historic Environment Scotland has 5 listed building records whose title names this street. Long streets can cross a boundary, so check the exact address on the council's interactive map.
Parliament Square: questions buyers ask
Is Parliament Square, EH1 in a conservation area?
The midpoint of Parliament Square falls inside the Old Town Conservation Area, based on City of Edinburgh Council boundary data. Long streets can cross a boundary, so check the exact address on the council's interactive map.
Are there listed buildings on Parliament Square, EH1?
Historic Environment Scotland has 5 listed building records whose title names Parliament Square and which are mapped along it: 5 Category A. Each record in the table on this page links to its official listing.
What does this mean if I'm buying a flat on Parliament Square?
Conservation area status and listing can mean extra rules for alterations such as replacing windows, and listing can cover a building's interior. It isn't a judgement on a property's condition. Read what a conservation area means when you buy, buying a flat in a listed building and our pre-offer checklist.
General information from open data, not legal advice. Confirm the details with the council, Historic Environment Scotland or your solicitor.
Listed building records
Historic Environment Scotland records whose building title names this street and which are mapped along it. Each links to the official listing. Where one listing covers several buildings, the full listing title is shown underneath.
| Cat | Listed building record | Designated | HES ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | The Supreme Courts of Scotland, 2-11 Parliament Square, Edinburgh | 1970-12-14 | LB27699 ↗ |
| A | Parliament Hall, Parliament Square, Edinburgh | 1970-12-14 | LB27704 ↗ |
| A | Signet Library, West Parliament Square, Edinburgh | 1970-12-14 | LB27709 ↗ |
| A | Statue Of King Charles Ii, Parliament Square, Edinburgh | 1970-12-14 | LB27851 ↗ |
| A | Including Wall And Railings, Advocates' Library, Parliament Square | 1970-12-14 | LB51179 ↗ |
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We don't republish the council's property enquiry register. Read how to check a statutory repair notice on Parliament Square yourself.
Before you buy a flat on Parliament Square
Ask your solicitor to check for statutory repair notices. Our guide explains what a notice is and how to make the council's £78 enquiry. For tenement upkeep, see shared repairs.
Sources: conservation areas from the City of Edinburgh Council; listed building records from Historic Environment Scotland; postcodes and street names from Ordnance Survey open data. Retrieved 2026-11-06. How we match the data.