This course provides the perfect starting point if you are considering undertaking some simple repairs yourself or will enable you to speak your builder’s language and be confident that you are being given the correct advice. The course will outline the maintenance that traditional buildings require and attendees will gain an understanding of traditional building techniques and the correct materials to use when undertaking repairs. This is also an excellent opportunity to speak to the SLCT’s expert tutors about your project; attendees are welcome to bring along photos and mortar samples for some specific advice.

Come along and celebrate the 2026 My Place Awards, My Place Photography Competition, and the launch of the national Doors Open Days festival. The My Place Awards celebrate community-led built environment projects in Scotland, as well as the hard work of the people behind those projects. The My Place Photography Competition is a built environment photo competition for young people aged 4-18. The national Doors Open Days festival is Scotland’s largest festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old.

The RIAS Awards In Detail online webinar series returns for 2026. Each one-hour webinar will spotlight a RIAS Special Category Award-winning project, with the practices sharing the story behind the design, the challenges and the thinking that shaped the final outcome. Hear first hand about the ideas, innovation and expertise that make these projects stand out.