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Historic Bricks and Tiles

An introduction to the conservation of fired clay products in Scotland’s historic built environment, with a focus on historic brickwork and tiling.

A close-up photo of a gargoyle type face on the side of a medieval abbey. The face is a human one, and is smiling, with the features eroded by the weather.

Stone in Scotland: Past, Present and Future

An introduction to stone, Scotland’s preeminent building material. We will share information on developments for its conservation and future use.

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Traditional Skills Open Weekend

Come along to find out about traditional skills in Scotland!

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Lime Mortar: Principles and Practices

An introduction to the practical and scientific use of traditional lime for building purposes in Scotland.

A bell shaped tiled roof of a turreted building, with chimneys in the background. The roof has a spike on the top and the sky is blue with scattered clouds.

Scottish Roofing: Materials and Practices

An introduction to traditional roofing materials and techniques in Scotland, with guidance on current best practice and an update on recent HES slate quarry initiatives.

A timber door and window set into the side of a historic castle wall, made up of many intricate stones and shaped bricks.

Conserving Timberwork and Timber Windows

A day focusing on the use and the repair of timberwork in Scotland’s buildings, with a special focus on traditional sash and case windows.

A row of whitewashed stone cottages with a long connected thatched roof. The doors of the cottages are blue, and they open directly onto a track road.

Vernacular Building Materials in Scotland

Discover a range of vernacular building materials used in Scotland and recent projects undertaken to understand their construction.

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.

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 tall grey castle surrounded by temporary fencing, with the entrance way boarded up with scaffolding.

Introduction to Building Conservation

Through a series of lectures and site visits over five days, explore the conservation of the Scottish built environment and traditional building skills.

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Level 3 Award, Energy Efficiency in Older and Traditional Buildings

Work towards a qualification in energy efficiency with our building conservation experts.