In 2021 Perth was inscribed as UNESCO City of Craft & Folk Art and since then has taken on a £35 million investment prospectus (2025-2040). This event will celebrate the incredible work happening across Perth and Kinross whilst also touching on the challenges which have arisen since 2025. This event will explore how sustainable regeneration supports successful placemaking through a range of perspectives, including: heritage-led regeneration and the reuse of historic buildings; community engagement, volunteering and developing local skills; commercial sustainability, town centre renewal and supporting local businesses; culture, tourism and hospitality as drivers of economic growth; environmental sustainability; and partnership working and innovative approaches to delivering long-term change.

John Lowrey will speak about the recording methods used in 19th century Edinburgh to capture life within the old town. Focusing on two recording methods created for other purposes, which cast light on the social conditions and the architecture of the Old Town. Between the 1820s and c.1930, the office of the city architect was used to record crime scenes in Edinburgh. Some of these drawings are so accurate that they provide an insight into a type of domestic architecture which doesn't feature in architectural histories.

Are you involved in caring for and maintaining a place of worship in Scotland? Caring for a historic building can feel like a never-ending task, but thankfully there are some simple steps you can take to keep your building in good condition and reduce the likelihood of large repair projects further down the line. In this introductory one-day course, you will learn how your historic faith building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it. You'll be able to put your new knowledge into action right away, with a practical exercise looking at the host building inside and out to identify maintenance issues and areas of vulnerability. There will also be the opportunity to discuss your building with the course tutors and others attending. Armed with a new understanding of how traditional buildings were constructed, how they work, and how they decay, you’ll leave with the skills and confidence you need to spot and tackle common problems that put your old building at risk.