EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force the following provisions of the Historic Environment Scotland Act 2014 (“the Act”) (so far as not already in force) on 27th February 2015: sections 1 and 2, sections 9, 12 to 16, 19, 21, 23 and 28 and schedules 1 to 3, 5 and 6. The provisions relate to the establishment, functions and powers of the new body Historic Environment Scotland and the powers of the Scottish Ministers relating to the new body. Some provisions are partially commenced for limited purposes only.