What are the New Rules for Wood Burners in Scotland?
It may come as a bit of a shock to hear that the Scottish Government’s updated building regulations mean new buildings won’t be allowed to use a wood burner as their heat source. This statement comes with a caveat as you can apply for exemption. In this edit, we’ll explain all the new rules and why the news has provoked outrage, as lots of rural Scottish homes that are not connected to the gas grid rely heavily on heat sources such as pellet stoves and wood burners.