Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) is an umbrella body for organisations working in the built environment in Scotland. Drawing on extensive expertise in a membership-led forum, BEFS informs, debates and advocates on the strategic issues, opportunities and challenges facing Scotland’s historic and contemporary built environment.

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18 JUN 10:00am
Delivered by highly experienced trainers with over a decade of expertise in community engagement and training, these workshop offers practical, hands-on guidance using the SP=EED framework. This structured approach will give participants the confidence and tools to approach engagement with clarity and ease. The training focuses on key principles such as how to consult, engage and inform communities effectively. Whether you’re new to community engagement or looking to strengthen your existing skills, this training provides valuable insights and techniques.
18 JUN 6:30pm
Join Professor Richard J. Williams to discover the world of the urban expressway - how it came to be and what cities around the globe are doing to replace, reinvent and revitalise these monoliths of automobile-focused infrastructure.  Richard will be in conversation with his colleague Dr. Sepideh Karami from Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture.
19 JUN 
Join The Cockburn Association for the launch of their new publication, Campaigning for Edinburgh. To mark the 150th anniversary of the Association in 2025, this publication outlines the many issues and campaigns in which the Association was involved. It reflects on Henry Cockburn’s legacy, who asked in 1849, “how will Edinburgh look in 1949, or 2049?”. The evening will include talks from the authors, an exhibit from the Faculty of Advocates’ collections on Lord Henry Cockburn, and a reception. Save the Date – tickets on sale soon.