Introduction to Building Conservation Week

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.