Highland Building Preservation Trust

The Highland Buildings Preservation Trust (HBPT) was established in 1985 by the former Highland Regional Council. It is a registered charity, reference no SCO 08403 and a company limited by guarantee no.101235.

Misson Statement

"Restoring and returning to use the built heritage
of the Highlands and Islands"

Essentially, HBPT operates as a "restorer of last resort". It tackles historic buildings that are at risk, and which are beyond the capability of the private sector, normally because the cost of repair is significantly higher than the end value. Such projects are therefore dependent on higher levels of public funding, usually from a number of sources. Each project is tackled on a revolving fund basis, whereby the receipts from the sale of the property are ploughed back into future projects. HBPT is a non-profit making organisation.

Aims and objectives

HBPT was established to achieve the following objectives:

• To preserve the built heritage of the Highlands and Islands.
• To acquire derelict historic buildings for repair and re-use.
• To use any proceeds from the sale of restored properties on a revolving fund basis to tackle other projects.

These objectives are underpinned by the key aim to secure a viable, sustainable and appropriate end use for each building to ensure the ongoing care and preservation of the building for future generations.

Map

A map illustrating the location of HBPT projects past and present is given below.