SNP Aberdeen Central MSP Kevin Stewart, who also the housing minister, has urged Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop to think about the residents who have had this imposed upon them.
In a letter he wrote: “Historic Environment Scotland appear to have ignored the fact that people live in these blocks and that the implications of A listed status will be severe in terms of restrictions on remedial and repair work.
“Beyond that, this decision will put at risk future energy efficiency
measures and district heating installations to the blocks.
“I recognise that Historic Environment Scotland are an independent body from the Scottish Government and so I know that your powers are limited in this regard, but I urge you to look into this matter and consider the impact this ridiculous decision will have upon people in Aberdeen who live in the buildings affected.”
Eight Aberdeen high-rise blocks awarded category A listed status
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image captionGreig Court is one of the blocks awarded category A status
Eight multi-storey flats in Aberdeen have been awarded category A listed status for their architectural and historic interest.
Historic Environment Scotland said they are of outstanding importance.
HES has been consulting on their status since 2019.
The high-rises involved - built in the 1960s - are Gilcomstoun Land, Porthill Court, Seamount Court, Virginia Court, Marischal Court, Thistle Court, Hutcheon Court, and Greig Court.
Elizabeth McCrone, head of designations at HES, said: Listing is a way of recognising buildings and structures that create Scotland s distinctive character, and through which we can discover more about the stories of our past.