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Welcome to the BEFS e-Bulletin.
Upcoming
BEFS events:
3 Nov, 2pm: Following the Scottish Government's 'Built Environment
Summit' BEFS will hold an in practice' forum covering the practical work
of select members of BEFS, looking in particular at the place of the
historic environment in the shaping of the built environment. The
programme will consist of a series of short presentations addressing a
challenge for the Historic and Built Environment, followed by Q&A.
Bute Hall, University of Glasgow. For more information, contact BEFS.
11 Nov:
Consultation workshop: Historic Scotland Guidance Notes - Managing Change
in the Historic Environment, 9.30am - 2.45pm, Edinburgh. For more info
see "events" section below.
11 Nov:
BEFS Historic Environment Working Group meeting.
For
further information on BEFS visit: www.befs.org.uk .
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Consultations
Proposal
to Modify the Cairngorms National Park Designation, Transitional and
Consequential Provisions (Scotland) Order 2003 (SG 26/10/09)
This is a statutory consultation on a proposal to modify the Designation
Order a) to reduce the number of members on the Board of the National Park
Authority from 25 to 19 and b) to make a technical change regarding
delegation of the National Park Authority's planning functions.
Consultation period 26/10/09 - 18/01/10.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/10/26102912/0
- consultation
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/10/26102912/0
- Designation Order
Proposal
to Modify the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Designation,
Transitional and Consequential Provisions (Scotland) Order 2002 (SG
26/10/09)
This is a statutory consultation to modify the Designation Order to a)
reduce the number of members on the Board of the National Park Authority
from 25 to 17 and b) b) to make a technical change regarding delegation of
the National Park Authority's planning functions. Consultation period
26/10/09- 18/01/10.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/10/26101947/0
- consultation
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2009/10/26101947/0
- Designation Order
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Publications
The
Scottish Parliament Rural Affairs and Environment Committee: Government
Response to Stage 1 Report on the Marine (Scotland) Bill (SP 28/10/09)
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/s3/committees/rae/bills/Marine%20bill/documents/ScottishMarineBill-Stage1report-recommendations.pdf
Not
Only... But Also: Capturing the Value of Culture, Media and Sport (ESRC
10/09/09)
The seminar's aim was to develop and present a model of intrinsic value for
discussion by seminar participants, with a view to concluding the seminar
with a revised model of intrinsic value. It was organised in collaboration
with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Arts and
Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Summary of event and publication
available on:
http://www.esrc.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/about/CI/events/esrcseminar/intrinsic.aspx
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Scottish Government news releases
History
comes to life (SG 27/10/2009)
A wealth of information about Scotland's past is now freely available
through an online resource developed for the use of pupils, teachers and
the wider public. Scotland's History Online covers a range of subjects,
from prehistoric through to 21st Century Scotland. With more than 200
topics that include links to over 1,000 other online sources and a wide
range of interactive supporting materials, the resource could be the one of
the best of its kind anywhere in the world.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2009/10/27104101
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News releases
Church
repair goes interactive (HS 27/10/09)
Repairing and maintaining Scotland's historic churches and places of
worship often requires traditional skills and materials. A new CD Rom
produced by Historic Scotland will give advice on a range of building
techniques to guide this vital work. Minister for Culture, External Affairs
and the Constitution Michael Russell joined church leaders to launch the
new resource.
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/news/news_article.htm?articleid=25843
Launch of
HCA and English Heritage Guidance set to pave way for new approach to
masterplanning (EH 13/10/09)
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and English Heritage yesterday
launched its first joint 'How to' Guide outlining a new development-led
approach to masterplanning, which advocates assessing the historic
character of a site right at the earliest stages of redevelopment. This is
set to transform the way sites are redeveloped.
http://www.wired-gov.net/wg/wg-news-1.nsf/lfi/DNWA-7WSE3X
http://www.homesandcommunities.co.uk/public/documents/HCA_Historical_Characterisation_Accessible_version.pdf
Place-Making
(A+DS 01/10/09)
A+DS has contributed to a number of place-making conferences in recent
weeks. Head of Urbanism Diarmaid Lawlor outlines the messages that he has
been conveying at these meetings. What is a place? Placemaking has become a
phrase that is fast moving in the same direction as phrases like
'sustainability' and 'community', overused and under valued. Place however
is an important word to be specific and accurate about.
http://www.ads.org.uk/news/649_place-making
Orkney
Rural Design Conference (A+DS 18/09/09)
Orkney Islands Council has hosted a major conference and training event in
partnership with the Scottish Government on the planning and design of
rural houses. Speakers at the conference included local architects, the
Scottish Government's Chief Planner Jim McKinnon and A+DS Head of Urbanism
Diarmaid Lawlor.
http://www.ads.org.uk/news/648_orkney-rural-design-conference
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Recent parliamentary questions
Answers
will appear in a subsequent Bulletin, with questions reproduced. Questions
marked with a triangle are initiated by the Scottish Executive in order to
facilitate the provision of information to the Parliament. Questions in
which a member has indicated a declarable interest are marked with an
"R".
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Recent parliamentary answers
Q S3W-27859
Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive what the purpose was of
publishing the document, Scotland's First Marine Bill, (SP 30/09.09)
A Answered by Richard Lochhead (26/10/09): Engagement with
stakeholders identified a clear need for accessible information explaining
the provisions of the Marine (Scotland) Bill and its effects on marine
interests. Its publication on 30 September coincided with a conference on
the Scottish Marine Bill, at which the document was distributed to a
diverse range of marine stakeholders. It has since been distributed to
other interested parties.
Q S3W-27862 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive whether it
anticipates that the Marine (Scotland) Bill will be amended at Stages 2 and
3. (SP 01/10/09)
A Answered by Richard Lochhead (26/10/09): It is anticipated that the
Marine (Scotland) Bill will be amended during its passage through the
parliamentary process. I have already informed the Rural Affairs and
Environment Committee of potential amendments at Stage 2 in a letter dated
18 June 2009.
Q S3W-27863 Elaine Murray: To ask the Scottish Executive for what
reason it did not delay the publication of the document, Scotland's First
Marine Bill, until after the Marine (Scotland) Bill had been passed by the
Scottish Parliament. (SP 01/10/09)
A Answered by Richard Lochhead (26/10/09): The document was produced
to provide easily accessible information on the provisions of the Marine
(Scotland) Bill and its effects in order to inform discussion of the bill
as it progresses through Parliament. This is intended to be helpful given
the complexity of some issues addressed by the bill.
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Other parliamentary activity
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Events
Geddes
Honorary Professorial Fellow. "The Integrity of The City" -
specifically of Edinburgh", Malcolm Fraser
5 November 2009, 6 pm, Informatics Building, Edinburgh University
A public lecture followed by discussion with representatives from
Edinburgh's heritage and business communities. Places are reserved by
replying to Leigh-anne Pieterse L.A.Pieterse@ed.ac.uk
- telephone 0131 650 2306.
Consultation
workshop: Historic Scotland Guidance Notes - Managing Change in the
Historic Environment
11 November 2009, 9.30 am - 2.45 pm (incl lunch), Royal Over-Seas
League, 100 Princes St, Edinburgh.
This consultation seeks views on the form and content of a series of
guidance notes to support the Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEP)
and Scottish Planning Policy SPP23: Planning and the Historic Environment.
The initial series of 14 notes replace guidance previously provided by the
Memorandum of Guidance (1998). The notes have been designed to offer clear,
consistent advice to professionals, developers and applicants and be published
on-line.
The workshop will give you an opportunity to learn more about the proposed
guidance notes, and give Historic Scotland your views. The workshop will
also inform BEFS response to the consultation.
For more information contact BEFS on awilkinson@befs.org.uk
or 0131 220 6241.
Scotland:
Building For the Future
24 November 2009, Bonar Hall, Dundee
Scotland: Building for the Future is a one day conference which will be
launched by Mike Russell MSP, Minister for Culture, External Affairs and
the Constitution, and will be chaired by Pauline Maclean, BBC Scotland's
Arts Correspondent. This conference will bring together people from across
the spectrum to look at how we value modern architecture as part of the
Scottish landscape and we are very much looking forward to hearing the
range of views on what has been a hotly contested subject.
Cost: £15 incl lunch. Further information can be found on the website, at www.celebratingscotlandsarchitecture.org.
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Training
A Guide
to Winter Working with Lime
13 Nov 2009, Penicuik House, Penicuik
Our hints, tips and practical advice will help you extend your season
working with lime mortars successfully. The reality is that contracting is
a 365 days a year business and you don't have the luxury of picking your
weather windows.
Topics
include: Background to the risk elements of winter working in inclement
weather,Creating a sensible regime for work, Best site practices ,How
temperature influences the performance of mortars, The importance of
detailing on a building, Using additives in mortars, How to achieve the
successful curing of mortars, Options for protecting and covering work from
the elements.
Cost: £65 + vat including lunch
Architectural
Ironwork Seminar
16 November 2009, Penicuik House, Penicuik
This seminar is a not to be missed opportunity for anyone interested in
architectural ironwork. The day includes two exciting site visits and an
opportunity to listen to experts in the field. Scotland has a wonderfully
rich legacy of architectural metalwork and we come across metals on a daily
basis as part of the built environment. The aim of this seminar is to help
those working with traditional buildings to differentiate between metals,
advise on conservation or restoration or specify such works with
confidence. Cost: £65+Vat including lunch.
Traditional
Mortars for Repair and Conservation
8 December 2009, Penicuik House, Penicuik
This seminar will give you confidence to specify traditional mortars and
includes an introduction to investigation and basic analysis techniques for
existing mortars. We will look at appropriate mortars for a range of
masonry conditions and the recognition and diagnosis of typical failures
are also covered. Repair techniques including mixing, placing and curing,
costings for remedial works are considered.
Cost: £65 + vat including lunch.
P1
Introduction to Masonry Repair in Traditional Buildings
26-28 January 2010, 24-26 March 2010, Penicuik House, Penicuik
This 3 day workshop aims to provide an introductory guide to the use of a
range of binders for the effective conservation and repair of traditional
masonry buildings. A combination of lecture and practical teaching this
course gives an understanding of traditional building technology. By the
end of the workshop you will be able to recognise vernacular and historic
finishes to masonry buildings and understand the performance
characteristics of lime binders and sands. You will also gain an
understanding of building diagnostics including defects and be able to
determine specifications in relation to exposure, season, substrates and
the nature of masonry repair including repointing, external lime finishes,
internal plastering and limewashing. This course is suitable for building
and heritage professionals and owners of historic buildings who need to be
able to determine best practice for the effective conservation and repair
of traditional masonry buildings.
Cost: £225+Vat
P2
Masonry Building Conservation - Principles and Techniques
9-11 December 2009 or 29-31 March 2010, Penicuik House,
Already completed P1? Why not return for this follow on 3 day workshop
covering more complex masonry repairs to traditional buildings. This
workshop provides sufficient underpinning and practical knowledge to enable
effective specification, application, supervision and snagging of conservation
works.Topics covered include - Development of repair strategies, advanced
mortar manufacture, tile/stone repairs and stitching techniques, surface
repairs to ashlar and profiled stone, re-pointing ashlar, replacing stone
including full and partial indent, consolidating delaminating stone,
shelter coats, advanced lime washes and re-pointing traditional brickwork.
Cost: £225+Vat
For further information or to book your course please visit www.scotlime.org or contact us t: 01383
872722 e: admin@scotlime.org
Vacancies
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Information
in the Bulletin is extracted from a number of websites; including the
Scottish Government (SG); the Scottish Parliament (SP); Architecture
and Design Scotland (A+DS); Historic Scotland (HS); Scottish Natural
Heritage (SNH); Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO);
English Heritage (EH); Commission for Architecture and the Built
Environment (CABE); Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG);
Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS); Department of Environment
and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); National Assembly for Wales (NAW); Forestry
Commission Scotland (FCS); Scottish Building Standards Agency (SBSA). For
further information, links are provided to the relevant documents. Back
copies of the Bulletin are available approximately one month after
publication on the BEFS website.
If you have any questions or comments on the above, or would like to submit
information to be included, please get in touch with Anne Wilkinson awilkinson@befs.org.uk or call
the BEFS Office on 0131 220 6241. We hope that you find the Bulletin
useful, however if you wish to be removed from the circulation list, please
get in touch.
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