# Dean of Guild

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A '''Dean of Guild''', under [Scots law](/source/Scots_law), was one of a group of [burgh](/source/burgh) [magistrate](/source/magistrate)s who, in later years, had the care of buildings. The leader of the group was known as '''Lord Dean of Guild'''.

Originally, the post was held by the head of the [Guild](/source/Guild) brethren of [Scottish](/source/Scotland) towns,<ref>{{Nuttall|inline=1|title=Dean of Guild}}</ref> and dates back to the 12th century. Later, the phrase ''Dean of Guild'' also described the [courts](/source/Courts_of_Scotland) set up in the 14th century to settle trade disputes. In the 19th century they became responsible for enforcing the burgh's building regulations, a role that was replaced in the mid 20th century by statutory legislation.

This should not be confused with the Dean of a guild, the head of such association.

A more recently formed body - The Court of Deans of Guild of Scotland - exists to incorporate the Guildry organisations of Aberdeen, Arbroath, Ayr, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Brechin, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lanark, Perth and Stirling, and represent them as an umbrella organisation.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.deansofguildscotland.co.uk/court-of-deans/ | title=The Court of Deans &#124; Court of Deans of Guild of Scotland }}</ref>

==See also==
*[Convention of Royal Burghs](/source/Convention_of_Royal_Burghs)

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.deansofguildscotland.co.uk The Court of Deans of Guild of Scotland website]

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