Common Good
In Scotland, Common Good property are assets (land, building or items) that were granted to or acquired by former Royal burghs in Scotland for the benefit of the community. The Common Good Act 1491 provided legal status to Common Good and created an obligation that assets be managed for the benefit of the citizens of the burgh. This obligation is still in force today, although the assets are owned and managed by our local authority, The Highland Council.
Asset Register for Fortrose & Rosemarkie - the buildings, land, artwork, regalia and funds belonging to our former burgh area
Common Good Policy - defines the Council's guiding principles for the governance, stewardship and administration of Common Good Fund
The Scottish Land Commission has set out a protocol on common good land and buildings to be followed by local authorities.
This map shows the Common Good property assets in light green. For example, Easter Greengates and (if you peer closely!) Fortrose Town Hall. It's best looked at in conjunction with the official list of the assets, which you will find here.
Map © Crown copyright and database rights 2025, OS AC0000849432
