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.
Upcoming Events
Europa Nostra – 2026 List: 7 Most Endangered
26 FEB 10:00am
The final list of 7 Most Endangered sites 2026 will be unveiled during this online event, which will feature the participation of representatives from Europa Nostra, the European Investment Bank Institute and the European Commission. There will also be contributions from representatives of the organisations that nominated the 7 listed sites, which were selected by the Board of Europa Nostra from among the sites previously shortlisted by the Advisory Panel of the 7 Most Endangered Programme.
Culture Counts – Hustings
26 FEB 7:00pm
Hear Scotland's main political parties set out their plans for supporting our cultural lives in the next parliamentary term. What can we expect from Scotland's main political parties following the forthcoming election this May? Join via livestream to hear party representatives respond to key issues facing the cultural sector. Submit your questions and key concerns in advance to help shape the content of the evening. This is a non-selective hustings, aiming to create a safe and respectful space to talk about the issues faced by the culture sector and how the candidates hope to provide solutions if elected.
SEDA/HES – Stone Futures 5 - Stonut and Brochs
2 MAR 1:00pm
Across the autumn and winter, Scotland East Region, Scottish Ecological Design Association (SEDA) and Historic Environment Scotland (HES) are excited to launch a new lunchtime CPD seminar series dedicated to one of the most enduring yet ever evolving materials in our built environment: Stone. From its role in the earliest architecture to its potential in a low carbon future, stone carries its story of resilience, craft and innovation. This series will open up fresh perspectives on how stone can shape tomorrow’s buildings whilst drawing from its rich history. Whether you’re a technologist, architect, designer, engineer or simply curious about the possibilities of this timeless material, these seminars are designed to inform, challenge and inspire. All seminars: 1pm on the first Monday of every month.









