Is your community group considering taking on – or already managing – a rural place of worship? Caring for a historic building is a significant responsibility, and this introductory course will help you understand the practical steps needed to keep your building in good condition and support the long-term success of your project. Through a mixture of talks, workshop sessions, and practical activities, participants will gain a clearer understanding of both building care and day-to-day operations management. Expert speakers and workshop leaders will cover topics including fire safety, health and safety, building maintenance, safeguarding, keyholder responsibilities, facilities and operations management, and planning for long-term sustainability. Contributors will include representatives from Development Trusts Association Scotland, Bedrule Church Future, and SPAB Scotland.

How does Scottish architecture policy delivery compare with Europe's best? Join the launch of new RIAS commissioned research. This RIAS and Architecture and Design Scotland seminar will explore new research comparing the role of architecture within public policy across different European contexts. By considering Scotland alongside Bilbao and Vienna, the discussion will investigate how governance structures, funding mechanisms and policy instruments enable architecture to contribute to public value.