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An aerial view of a square-shaped ruined castle on an overcast day. The castle grounds and surrounding fields have been inundated by floodwater, cutting the site off from neighbouring farmland.

Impact of Climate Change on Heritage

We will discuss climate change and the significant issues impacting Scotland’s historic environment.

A man, wearing a blue shirt, is reaching for and taking hold of a display piece of fabric insulation. Other sections of insulation sit in the background on a table, each is about half a metre square and 20 centimetres high.

Energy Efficiency and Adaptive Re-use of Buildings

We will examine the basic principles of making traditional Scottish buildings more energy efficient, with insights into current practical techniques.

A set of ornate black iron railings outside a row of tenement buildings. The railings have a central circular theme with a large leaf.

Scottish Ironwork Traditions

An introduction to the use and conservation of wrought and cast iron in Scotland over the past three centuries.

A multicoloured stained glass window featuring a design of a person with long hair looking to the left. They are wearing a cloak fastened with a red jewel and have a band of leaves in their hair.

Legacy and Light: Stained Glass in Scotland

Join us for a day of discovery and dialogue, bridging Scotland's stained glass past with its sustainable future.

An architectural drawing of a historical building as seen from the side view.

Researching Scotland’s Buildings

An introduction to research sources and methods for architectural and construction history in Scotland. We will also share updates on the planned improvements to HES Archives facilities and collections.

A digital surveying camera mounted on a tripod overlooking a historic burial site next to the sea.

Documenting Scotland’s Historic Environment

An introduction to a range of traditional and innovative methods for recording Scotland’s historic built environment.

A traditional stone wall of a building. The building is pointed with lime and there's a small card placed on the wall to help identify the lime type.

What’s the point? A discussion about finishing walls with lime

In partnership with the Lime Finishes Group, we will explore lime finishes, what they looked like historically, how they evolved and performed. We will also consider the changes in current practice that may be required in response to climate change.

An old looking industrial building in a neglected state, taken from just outside the open doorway. The brickwork is stained with some windows boarded up, and others broken. Weeds and small trees are growing on the grounds.

An Introduction to Building Conservation

Join us for an introduction to the essential principles of building conservation in Scotland.

Two logos of the Stirling Photography Festival 2024

Capturing Moments

Two speakers explore their documentary photography: from the first images taken after the Glasgow School of Art fire, to the peace wall and the Firth of Forth.

A collage of maps and planning documents sitting on a table, with a pen. Some of the maps are historic, others modern Ordnance Survey versions.

Heritage Planning

We will provide an overview of the legislative framework governing how Scotland’s historic environment is managed and protected.

A group of people intently looking at a display in a museum setting; the display is a small white house indicating heat loss from a building. Another person is pointing something out as if explaining the display.

Exploring Micro-volunteering in the Inner Forth

Join us to find out how small actions can make a big difference to the historic buildings and natural environment in the Inner Forth area.

An aerial view of a castle surrounded by floodwater

Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Adaptive Re-use of Buildings

We will discuss climate change and the significant issues impacting Scotland’s historic environment. We will also examine the basic principles of making traditional Scottish buildings more energy efficient, with insights into current practical techniques.