Introduction to Building Conservation Week
Discover the materials and skills used in conserving Scotland's traditional buildings in this immersive 5-day course, taking place at the Engine Shed in June 2024.
Duration
This five-day course involves lectures, activities and guided visits to sites in Stirling, Doune and Glasgow. Each day includes lunch and refreshments.
Dates
Monday 10 - Friday 14 June
5 days
Cost
Full week:
£475
Per day (pick your day/s):
£110
Student bursaries available
Tickets for individual days are available in the drop-down list below
Join us for a 5-day intensive course delivered by Historic Environment Scotland conservation professionals at the Engine Shed in Stirling.
Through a series of lectures, activities and site visits, this series of informative and enjoyable days will explore the Traditional Building Skills and Materials used in conservation and repair projects throughout the Scottish Built Environment.
Site visits
The Conservation Week programme includes expert-led curated tours of Stirling Old Town, Doune Castle, Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, and Glasgow Green.
Who should attend?
We encourage graduates, heritage professionals and building practitioners from all disciplines interested in developing their knowledge and practice in traditional buildings to consider attending.
We also welcome anyone responsible for a traditional building or with an interest in the broader aspects of building conservation in Scotland.
Funded places
Bursaries may be available to those who have completed their third year or are a recent graduate of a building related subject such as architecture, surveying, engineering or planning, and/or those who can demonstrate a passion to develop a career in conservation.
To apply simply send your CV and a covering letter stating why you would like to do this course and what you hope to gain by attending by 12 noon on Friday 10 May 2024 to technicaleducation@hes.scot
Successful applicants will be contacted by Friday 24 May 2024.
Book Day Tickets
Discover the programme of lectures, activities and site visits. Choose which days to attend, or book the full week.
Highlights
- explore the best approaches to conserving/repairing traditional buildings
- discover how and why Scotland was built from stone, lime, slate and lead
- see pioneering conservation projects first-hand on guided field trips
- enjoy over a dozen lectures from leading experts on traditional skills
- discover the effects of climate change on our heritage
- learn what it takes to maintain Scotland's ancient and historic castles