An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Built Heritage Officer to join the GCHT team.
Glasgow City Heritage Trust (GCHT) gives out almost £1 million in funding each year to help people in Glasgow protect, repair, and promote the city’s historic buildings and places, and tell the city’s story. Their work helps create successful neighbourhoods and vibrant high streets, which are vital for sustainable and thriving communities.
This role is central to the delivery of the Trust’s Historic Built Environment Grant Programme, supporting best practice in traditional building repair and conservation. The role combines training and education for those responsible for maintaining Glasgow’s historic buildings with the assessment and management of grant-funded building repair projects. The successful candidate will work closely with the Grants Manager to provide technical advice and support, monitor grant-funded repair projects, and deliver training and outreach activities. As part of their career development, the Trust will support the successful candidate with training towards securing Conservation Accreditation.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in heritage management, built heritage, or conservation construction in a customer-facing role.
- Knowledge of traditional building materials and techniques and current building conservation practices.
- Experience of managing multiple projects or activities and working with different stakeholders.
- Experience of construction phase operations and visiting / monitoring progress on building sites
- The ability to evaluate complex information, including technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong communication and partnership-building skills.
- Excellent numerical and IT skills, including record-keeping.
Desirable criteria:
- A degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., architecture, conservation, surveying, construction).
- Experience in grant scheme administration, building repair, or heritage-led regeneration projects.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IHBC, RICS, RIAS).
The successful candidate will embody GCHT’s core values: passionate, collaborative, innovative, and forward-looking.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Niall Murphy, Director, at niall@glasgowheritage.org.uk
GCHT welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is an equal opportunities employer. Please download the Built Heritage Officer Job Description and Application Form. Completed application forms should be returned by email to info@glasgowheritage.org.uk
Salary: £33,000 – £34,000
Status: Full-time, permanent
Location: GCHT offices, 54 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1LQ / Hybrid
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 14 April 2025
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Calanais Visitor Centre is seeking a Digital Engagement Officer.
The Calanais Visitor Centre is committed to preserving, researching, and sharing the rich archaeological heritage of the Calanais Standing Stones.
The centre is undergoing an ambitious £10.1 million redevelopment and will reopen in early 2026 as a world-class, 5-star visitor attraction and a thriving community hub. Their vision is to create an outstanding visitor experience while maintaining a deep connection between the site, the community, and the wider world.
As they embark on a transformative redevelopment, they are looking for an inspiring Digital Engagement Officer to join them in shaping the future of this remarkable site.
They are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, operates within a culture of respect, and creates a welcoming environment for all employees.
More information and applications.
Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 p.a.
Status: Full time
Location: Calanais Visitor Centre, Calanais, Isle of Lewis HS2 9DY
Closing date: 13 April 2025
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Calanais Visitor Centre is seeking a General Manager.
The Calanais Visitor Centre is committed to preserving, researching, and sharing the rich archaeological heritage of the Calanais Standing Stones.
The centre is undergoing an ambitious £10.1 million redevelopment and will reopen in early 2026 as a world-class, 5-star visitor attraction and a thriving community hub. Their vision is to create an outstanding visitor experience while maintaining a deep connection between the site, the community, and the wider world.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking General Manager to lead the Centre into this new era. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, develop and enhance visitor experiences, and drive the Centre’s strategic vision, ensuring its success as a premier destination and vital community asset.
This role requires a dynamic and passionate leader with the skills, experience, and vision to support the local tourism industry, inspire a high-performing team, and ensure that the Calanais Visitor Centre is a place of excellence, connection, and discovery.
They are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, operates within a culture of respect, and creates a welcoming environment for all employees.
More information and applications.
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 p.a.
Status: Full time
Location: Calanais Visitor Centre, Calanais, Isle of Lewis HS2 9DY
Closing date: 20 April 2025
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Calanais Visitor Centre is seeking a Heritage Manager.
The Calanais Visitor Centre is committed to preserving, researching, and sharing the rich archaeological heritage of the Calanais Standing Stones.
The centre is undergoing an ambitious £10.1 million redevelopment and will reopen in early 2026 as a world-class, 5-star visitor attraction and a thriving community hub. Their vision is to create an outstanding visitor experience while maintaining a deep connection between the site, the community, and the wider world.
As they embark on a transformative redevelopment, they are looking for a forward thinking Heritage Manager to join them in shaping the future of this remarkable site.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a pivotal moment in the story of the Stones, to lead and deliver transformational heritage and engagement programmes that will leave a lasting impact on both the site and the community.
They are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, operates within a culture of respect, and creates a welcoming environment for all employees.
More information and applications.
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 p.a.
Status: Full time
Location: Calanais Visitor Centre, Calanais, Isle of Lewis HS2 9DY
Closing date: 13 April 2025
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Heritage Network is seeking a Business Development Manager.
This is an important role within Essential Networks, a major development and resilience project for Heritage Network, their members and UK heritage.
The Network’s trustees and staff have agreed an ambitious business plan which builds on its existing strengths. The Business Development Manager will develop the Network’s earned income to a level where it is making a substantial net contribution.
For further information/applications please see the recruitment pack.
Salary: £35,000 p.a.
Status: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Working from home or from an agreed shared workspace anywhere in the UK
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 31 March 2025
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DHET requires an ambitious, experienced and talented Information Co-ordinator
This is a new role to promote the work of DHET through an active programme of communication initiatives, provide the office with administrative support and to work alongside other DHET team members to meet the objectives of Dundee Historic Environment Trust.
The position will involve:
- Delivering the Communications Strategy for DHET and supporting its future development, in accordance with DHET’s objectives and strategic plan.
- Maintaining the effective running of the DHET office and providing the first line of contact to all callers.
- Providing administrative support to the Director and Community Engagement Adviser, including using IT skills, and maintaining hard and online filing systems.
- Supporting, along with the Director, the financial reporting requirements of DHET, including day to day expenditure and quarterly / annual reports.
- Collating and inputting data for monitoring and reporting on DHET grant funding on time and in the appropriate format, liaising with the Director and Community Engagement Adviser.
- Arranging and supporting meetings (various in-person and digital formats). Supporting the preparation and issuing of relevant papers for and from meetings. Providing support to assist the Chair and Trustees, as required.
- Maintaining with support, the IT and office equipment, including display and exhibition equipment and arranging supplies and repairs subject to budget. Maintaining the Trust’s website.
- Promoting DHET through a variety of mediums, (a) especially by leading on website and social media engagement; (b) at public facing events; (c) by the preparation of exhibition material; (d) by the preparation and/or distribution of information about the Trust, the historic environment, maintenance and conservation guidance and DHET grant schemes.
- Arranging for an ongoing programme of DHET events, liaising with the Director and Community Engagement Adviser, to include the organisation of public lectures, presentations, exhibitions, walks and other appropriate events.
Person Specification
- Good social media / communications skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Computer literacy; good written and numerical skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Ability to contribute positively to the aims of the Trust.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively individually and as part of a team and with a wide range of people.
Essential attributes:
- IT skills (including website and social media)
- Administration sector knowledge and skills
- Communication sector knowledge and skills
Desired:
- Qualification in business administration / communications.
- Interest in the built heritage sector.
Dundee Historic Environment Trust (DHET) is an independent charity and is one of Scotland’s seven city heritage trusts, initiated in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Dundee City Council (DCC). Its objectives are to promote and encourage the conservation, protection and improvement of the historic, architectural and physical environments of Dundee for the benefit of the general public and to further the study and educate the public. DHET’s vision is to support the improvement of the city’s historic environment, promoting understanding and enjoyment of it by the whole community. Their work is a catalyst for achieving environmental, cultural, economic and social change for the better.
For further information please contact the Director.
Salary: £22,010 – £23,622 (for 4-days) depending on experience
Status: Part-time, 4-day post, fixed term basis (12 months) with potential for extension, dependent on funding
Location: Dundee; office-based and occasionally attendance at off-site evening meetings and weekend events.
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 24 March 2025
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DHET requires an ambitious, experienced and talented Community Engagement Adviser to promote the work of DHET and its programme.
This is a new role and will involve developing and engaging in a range of community-based activities, interacting with people in the community and working alongside other DHET team members to meet the aims and objectives of Dundee Historic Environment Trust.
The position will involve:
- Developing and leading on a community engagement strategy for areas and communities within Dundee for DHET and in partnership with other bodies as appropriate, in accordance with DHET’s objectives and strategic plan.
- Actively soliciting grant applications to DHET from priority areas and projects, including by door-to-door engagement, presentations to community forums (such as community councils) and by working with local community organisations.
- Supporting grant applicants through the application process, from the initial enquiry through to project completion.
- Meeting with and advising the general public, applicants and their agents on all aspects of the work of the Trust.
- Working alongside and liaising with other organisations that have an interest or involvement in historic environment interests for the benefit of DHET, to include Historic Environment Scotland, Dundee City Council and other national and local amenity organisations. Working with other City Heritage Trusts both in partnership and by leading on co-working wherever possible.
- Meeting and progressing the programme with the Director and Trustees, funders, statutory bodies, the general public, partner organisations and other stakeholders; to include seeking agreement on programmes, prioritisation, approvals, resources, partnership involvement and funding arrangements.
- Supporting the promotion of all aspects of DHET’s work whilst engaging with the general public, stakeholders, partners and the wider community.
- Deputising for the Director as required.
Person Specification
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good presentation skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Computer literacy, good written and numerical skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Ability to contribute positively to the aims of the Trust.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively individually and as part of a team and with a wide range of people.
Essential attributes:
- IT skills (including social media)
- Evidence or experience in community development and or community engagement activity.
Desired:
- Qualification at degree or diploma level.
- Interest in the built heritage sector.
- Experience of historic building and community engagement projects.
- Full driving licence.
Dundee Historic Environment Trust (DHET) is an independent charity and is one of Scotland’s seven city heritage trusts, initiated in partnership with Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Dundee City Council (DCC). Its objectives are to promote and encourage the conservation, protection and improvement of the historic, architectural and physical environments of Dundee for the benefit of the general public and to further the study and educate the public. DHET’s vision is to support the improvement of the city’s historic environment, promoting understanding and enjoyment of it by the whole community. Their work is a catalyst for achieving environmental, cultural, economic and social change for the better.
For further information please contact the Director.
Salary: £32,084 – £37,023 depending on experience
Status: Full-time, fixed term basis (12 months) with potential for extension, dependent on funding
Location: Dundee; office-based and expected to visit buildings and sites within the Dundee area and occasionally attend meetings outwith Dundee including evenings and weekends.
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 24 March 2025
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BEFS NEWS
Scotland’s Regeneration Forum (SURF) has announced the 2024 shortlist for the prestigious SURF Award national awards scheme, which showcases success in responding to regeneration challenges in communities across Scotland. Applications from Orkney to Dumfries and Galloway were whittled down to 15 projects by SURF’s panel of judges.
The Scotland Loves Local Awards finalists for Town of the Year have also been announced. Winners of these awards – alongside those for Place Leader of the Year and regional High Street Hero awards – will be announced in October.
Congratulations to all on the shortlist for both awards!
A new centre for retrofit: Historic Environment Scotland have announced plans and funding for a new dedicated national centre to champion the retrofit of traditional buildings, to improve energy efficiency, and play a key role in achieving Scotland’s net zero targets. £1m of funding has been secured from UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council to establish the new hub. As well as expanding HES’s technical research capabilities, the centre will focus on delivery of much-needed training and innovation in the use of low-carbon retrofit materials. Dr David Mitchell, Director of Cultural Assets at HES, has welcomed the funding as marking ‘a step-change in our work to help improve the energy efficiency of traditional buildings’.
As part of Climate Week, SEDA launched Scotland’s Pathway, the tenth and final film in 2045: The Big Conversation series. This film examines how Scotland’s construction sector can achieve the huge changes needed to reach Net Zero over the next two decades. Featuring insights from Patrick Harvie MSP, then Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, and other key figures in the field, the documentary aims to spark discussions about the challenges and opportunities in delivering a Just Transition by 2045.
A new report by ClimateXChange explores data sources for monitoring compliance with proposed heating and energy efficiency standards in Scottish buildings. This research responds to the Scottish Government’s efforts to reduce emissions from buildings, as outlined in the recent Heat in Buildings Bill consultation. The study suggests combining and enhancing data from various sources to create a comprehensive central database.
Scottish Civic Trust is piloting new ways to engage with Scotland’s civic society. Starting in Glasgow, the Trust will host online forums with civic and local heritage groups to explore the issues and opportunities facing communities at a grassroots level. To register your interest, please email: sct@scottishcivictrust.org.uk. And in case you missed it, the Scottish Civic Trust are currently recruiting for their next Chair. For information about the role and how to apply, visit their website. Deadline for applications is 04 October 2024.
And finally, owing to the vast number of event submissions to this bulletin, we have only included events up to 5 November. But don’t worry – if you want to plan ahead, all other events can be viewed in the BEFS Events Calendar, and will be listed in our next bulletins.
PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Please see our Link to Parliamentary Questions and answers for recent questions regarding housing, cladding remediation, energy efficiency, planning, land reform and historic environment sites.
CONSULTATIONS
Building Regulations: Determining the principles for a Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard: Stage 1 consultation
Scottish Government
Scottish building regulations set minimum standards applicable to new buildings and to new work to existing buildings. This consultation is the first of two which will consider the technical, commercial, and wider policy implications of improvements to building regulations in the context of broader action by the Scottish Government on climate change, to further our ambition of becoming a net-zero society by 2045.
Closes 23 October 2024
Calanais Standing Stones – Improving community, economic and conservation benefits
Historic Environment Scotland
This consultation focusses on potential changes to access and charging arrangements at Calanais Standing Stones. HES are working to deliver a new combined visitor experience at the site, in collaboration with the local community-led trust Urras nan Tursachan (UnT), who independently own, manage and operate the Calanais Standing Stones visitor centre. Further information on the visitor centre redevelopment can be found here.
Closes 31 October 2024
Survey on Planning Policy
UK Government
This survey, conducted by Verian on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG), previously the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) is focused on national planning legislation, policy and guidance for decisions involving demolishing and redeveloping or retrofitting buildings. The data collected from this survey will allow MHCLG to collect robust evidence quickly, and in turn will be used to inform key policy development.
Closes 31 October 2024
Scotland’s City Region and Regional Growth Deals
Scottish Parliament
The Economy and Fair Work Committee will undertake an inquiry to look at the implementation and effectiveness of deals; considering how deals have contributed to addressing local issues, and supporting development and inclusive growth. As part of this work, the Committee will consider submissions made earlier this year to the Scottish Affairs Committee and are keen to hear a wide range of views to help with this work. They are particularly keen to hear from Scottish businesses, local authorities involved in deals and community groups.
Closes 14 November 2024
Scottish Building Safety Levy: consultation on proposals
Scottish Government
Responses to this consultation and the associated programme of engagement will support the policy development for a potential future Building Safety Levy in Scotland. If the powers to allow Scottish Ministers to introduce a building safety levy are devolved to the Scottish Parliament, then responses will also support development of a future Bill that provides for a devolved tax.
The consultation paper contains full background information for this consultation.
*NEW* Closes 18 November 2024
CONSULTATION RESPONSES
Development plan amendment regulations: consultation response summary (Scot Gov 19/09/2024)
Masterplan Consent Area Regulations: consultation responses summary (Scot Gov 19/09/2024)
Democracy Matters phase 2: analysis of responses (Scot Gov 19/09/2024)
NEWS RELEASES
Keep Scotland Beautiful: Our new ambassador (Keep Scotland Beautiful 16/09/204)
Stephen Jardine Appointed Ambassador.
Open Survey Gives Clear Mandate to Oppose Galloway Park Proposals (NFU Scotland 17/09/2024)
The Crown Estate announces Helen Price as new Chief Financial Officer (The Crown Estate 17/09/2024)
Colleges’ financial challenges increase (Audit Scotland 19/09/2024)
Scotland’s colleges need more clarity from ministers on what parts of their role to prioritise, as the sector’s financial challenges mount.
2024 SURF Award Shortlist Revealed (SURF 20/09/024)
A Just Transition for Shetland (Just Transition Commission 24/09/2024)
Heritage talent recognised at Stirling ceremony (HES 26/09/2024)
PUBLICATIONS
Historic Environment Overview 2023-24 (Historic Environment Forum August 2024)
The Architectural Heritage Fund Impact Report 2023-24 (AHF September 2024)
Skills Needs Analysis for the Repair, Maintenance and Retrofit of Traditional (Pre-1919) Buildings in England, 2024 (Historic England 13/09/2024)
New report sets out socio-economic benefits of national parks for Scotland (Scottish Environment LINK 23/09/2024)
Wellbeing Economy in Action Report (Centre for Thriving Places 30/09/2024)
Transformation in Councils (Audit Scotland 01/10/2024)
SCOTTISH & UK: GOVERNMENTAL & PARLIAMENTARY PUBLICATIONS
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture: Official Report and Minutes (Scot Parl 12/09/2024)
Correspondence between Paul McLennan and the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee on the government’s position on the policy relating to section 9(3) of the Housing (Scotland) Bill (Scot Gov 12/09/2024)
Protecting Gaelic and Scots: Scottish Languages Bill passes first stage (Scot Gov 17/09/2024)
Built Heritage and Listed Buildings (Protection) Portfolio Question Time (Scot Parl 18/09/2024)
Correspondence between Angus Robertson and the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee regarding Creative Scotland and the closure of the Open Fund for Individuals (Scot Gov 18/09/2024)
Building Standards Futures Board minutes: August 2024 (Scot Gov 19/09/2024)
Housing Investment Taskforce minutes: June 2024 (Scot Gov 19/09/2024)
Local Governance Review: joint statement – September 2024 (Scot Gov 19/09/2024)
New Build Heat Standard (NBHS): direction Wood Burners (Scot Gov 19/09/2024)
Official Reports and Minutes: Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture: Minutes and Official Report (Scot Parl 19/09/2024)
Correspondence between Gillian Martin and the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee regarding the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill (Scot Gov 20/09/2024)
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Impact Assessments – EIA & FSDA (Scot Gov 20/09/2024)
Housing Bill presents an opportunity to prevent homelessness, but more detail required – Holyrood Committee (Scot Parl 20/09/2024)
Planning – work programme update: Chief Planner and Ministerial letter (Scot Gov 20/09/2024)
Investing in Planning – Next Steps (Scot Gov 23/09/2024)
The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2024: Impact Assessments (FSDA, BRIA, CRWIA, EIA, ICIA) (Scot Gov 23/09/2024)
Scottish Building Safety Levy: partial business and regulatory impact assessment (Scot Gov 23/09/2024)
The Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 (Commencement No. 14) Regulations 2024 (UK Gov 23/09/2024)
The Town and Country Planning (Amendment of Local Development Plan) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 (UK Gov 23/09/2024)
The Town and Country Planning (Masterplan Consent Areas) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 (UK Gov 23/09/2024)
Launch of the Scottish Building Standards Hub (Scot Gov 24/09/2024)
Quarterly Housing Statistics in the year to end of June 2024 (Scot Gov 24/09/2024)
Local Government, Housing and Planning Official Report and Minutes (Scot Parl 24/09/2024)
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Minutes (Scot Parl 24/09/2024)
Correspondence between Jamie Hepburn and the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee regarding the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill as a protected subject-matter (Scot Gov 24/09/2024)
Building climate resilience (Scot Gov 25/09/2024)
Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029 (Scot Gov 25/09/2024)
Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: Island Communities Impact Assessment (Scot Gov 25/09/2024)
Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (Scot Gov 25/09/2024)
Correspondence between Gillian Martin and the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee regarding the development of the Climate Change Plan (Scot Gov 26/09/2024)
Community Rights to Buy: overview (Scot Gov 26/09/2024)
Strengthening Assessment of Competency for the Building Standards Profession (26/09/2024)
Delivery plan year 3 (2024–25) Corporate Plan 2022–27 (Registers of Scotland 30/09/2024)
Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy 2024 Update (Registers of Scotland 30/09/2024)
Building standards technical handbook April 2024: domestic (Scot Gov 30/09/2024)
Single Building Assessment Specification Task and Finish Group: final output and recommendations – March 2024; final output and recommendations – December 2023 (Scot Gov 30/09/2024)
OPINION & COMMENT
Mass Tourism: Discontents and Dilemmas (The Cockburn Association 20/09/2024)
Removal of RAAC at Edinburgh schools put on hold after contractor goes into administration (Edinburgh Evening News 21/09/2024)
Scottish Government and Creative Scotland in crisis talks to save jobs and organisations (Scotsman 23/09/2024)
Rural communities ‘missing out’ on ‘gold-standard’ legislation (The Herald 23/09/2024)
Scotland missing ‘low hanging fruit’ in reducing building emissions (Insider 23/09/2024)
Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, speech at Labour Party Conference 2024 (24/09/2024)
Campaigners ‘disappointed’ as Holyrood Park fails to ban cars (The Herald 25/09/2024)
Cycling and Banksy brings 25 million visitors to Glasgow (The Herald 25/09/2024)
Jocelyne Fleming: Retrofitting and tenement maintenance debate encouragingly collaborative, nuanced, and holistic (Scottish Construction Now 25/09/2024)
Is Labour’s arts policy a case of warm words, no cold hard cash? (Apollo Magazine 27/09/2024)
Are heat pumps the future or just a lot of hot air? (The Guardian 28/09/2024)
I’m drawn to these architecture awards, but picking a winner is hard (The Times 29/09/2024)
Climate change threatens to wipe out 700-year-old Scottish village (The Times 29/09/2024)
MOTIONS
S6M-14611
Submitted by: Keith Brown, Clackmannanshire and Dunblane, Scottish National Party.
Date lodged: 23/09/2024
That the Parliament expresses concern over the reported demolition of Carsebridge House in Alloa on 18 September 2024; understands that the building was a category B listed property that dated back to the late 18th century, and was of significant historical and architectural interest; acknowledges that, following a recent fire that left the historic property severely damaged, an application for demolition had been submitted for consideration by the local planning authority; understands that the owner of the property allegedly carried out the demolition without authorisation and, despite being instructed to stop by the local authority, before the building could be fully assessed, and considers that those responsible should be fully held to account.
S6M-14652
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party.
Date lodged: 24/09/2024
That the Parliament agrees to consider the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill as follows—
Stage 1 on Thursday 10 October 2024, and subject to the Parliament’s agreement to the general principles of the Bill—
(a) that consideration of the Bill at stage 2 be completed by Tuesday 29 October 2024, and
(b) Stage 3 on Thursday 31 October 2024.
S6M-14644
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party.
Date lodged: 25/09/2024
That the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee recommends that the Town and Country Planning (Amendment of National Planning Framework) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 [draft] be approved.
S6M-14719
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour.
Date lodged: 30/09/2024
That the Parliament believes that the Scottish Government has failed to respond adequately to the housing emergency that the Parliament declared in May 2024.
Current status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 02 October 2024
EVENTS
For further listings, please see BEFS events calendar
Icon Scotland: Student Month – Tours of the stores of National Galleries Scotland & National Museums Scotland
Date & Time: Wednesday 9 October 2024; 11am-3:30pm
Location: Granton Art Centre (GAC), 242 West Granton Road, Edinburgh EH5 1JA
Join Conservators from National Galleries Scotland at the Granton Art Centre for a tour of their stores and to hear about the Arts Works project and future storage plans. With the opportunity for some informal networking, discussions about beginning a career pathway and issues affecting emerging professionals, the afternoon will continue with a tour of the National Museum of Scotland collection stores.
Edinburgh 900 – Archaeology Conference 2024
Date & Time: Saturday 12 October 2024; 9am-5pm
Location: Lecture Theatre A, University of Edinburgh, 40 George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9JX
This conference is organised jointly by the City of Edinburgh Council Archaeology Service and the University of Edinburgh Department of Archaeology as part of the official celebrations for Edinburgh’s 900th Anniversary. The conference is open to all with an interest in our capital’s rich history. Attendees will hear and discuss the results of important archaeological fieldwork and scientific research on a wide range of topics, from the Burgh’s foundation in the 12th century through to the 20th century.
AHSS Lecture – DJ Johnston-Smith: Echoes of Faith: Protecting Religious Built Heritage in Secular Scotland
Date & Time: Monday 14 October 2024; 6:30pm
Location: Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL (wheelchair accessible)
Note: Lecture will also be streamed online via Zoom
Scotland’s Churches Trust has been protecting and preserving the nation’s sacred buildings since 1978. Its current director, Dr DJ Johnston-Smith, discusses some of the innovative ways the Trust has championed Scotland’s religious built heritage over the past five decades, and how it is responding to the ongoing mass closure of Scottish churches and the emerging need to safeguard the country’s remaining collection of historic religious buildings.
Tickets available in advance or on the door: £6 / students £2 /
SHBT – Richard Murphy in Conversation: Challenging Conservation
Date & Time: Wednesday 16 October 2024; 6-7:30pm
Location: Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket Edinburgh EH1 2PG
Join SHBT’s Director Dr Sam Gallacher for an evening in conversation with celebrated architect, Richard Murphy OBE. Drawing on their personal knowledge of buildings from Scotland and further afield, Sam and Richard will explore the philosophy and practice of architectural preservation in a wide-ranging discussion. Do we have a cultural responsibility to progress? When is rebuilding justified? And how might our approaches to conservation – and design – evolve in the future?
GCHT – Conserving Concrete CPD
Date & Time: Thursday 17 October 2024; 1-2pm
Location: Online via Zoom & in-person at 54 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1LQ
As more 20th-century concrete buildings reach heritage status, understanding how to properly maintain them has become an increasingly important part of caring for our historic built environment. In this CPD Peter Drummond, Director of Peter Drummond Architects, will delve into the complexities of conserving concrete, exploring essential repair approaches and techniques.
Under One Roof – Navigating tenement building repairs: West Lothian
Date & Time: Thursday 24 October 2024; 1-2pm
Location: Online
Join Under One Roof for a free and informative webinar on navigating tenement building repairs in West Lothian. Topics covered will include important tenement legislation, organizing common repairs, and dealing with non-payment. The session will end with a Q&A. Presenters include Mike Heffron, Chief Executive of Under One Roof, and Stephen Kelly, Education and Training Officer at Under One Roof. This webinar is suitable for anyone involved in tenement maintenance and repairs, including flat owners, landlords, and property managers.
AHSS Lecture – Fiona Sinclair: Streamlining the Streets
Date & Time: Thursday 24 October 2024; 7:30pm
Location: St Andrews West Church & Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JP
Note: Lecture will also be streamed online via Zoom
A surprising amount of construction took place in Renfrewshire during the 1930s. Fiona Sinclair, architect and historian, will illustrate the wealth of buildings from the inter-war period in Renfrewshire and highlight the achievements of some remarkable architects.
Tickets available in advance or on the door: £6 / students £2 / season ticket for all 5 lectures: £25
Under One Roof – Tenement maintenance and repairs: Falkirk
Date & Time: Tuesday 29 October 2024; 3-4.30pm
Location: Online
Join Under One Roof for a webinar with Falkirk Council for flat owners, landlords, and letting agents across the Falkirk area. The webinar will cover tenement maintenance, organising common repairs, and includes a Q&A session.
The Cockburn Association – Responsible Tourism: Solutions for Edinburgh’s Future
Date & Time: Wednesday 30 October 2024;12-5pm
Location: Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL and Online
Join The Cockburn Association for an afternoon of discussion on Edinburgh’s tourism industry. Guests will include Dr Harold Goodwin, Director of the Responsible Tourism Partnership, Professor John Lennon, former Director of the Moffat Centre of Travel and Tourism Business Development, representatives from the Edinburgh Tourism Action Group, Edinburgh Living Rent, City Council officials, and more!
National Churches Trust – Building Sustainable Futures for Scottish Churches: Meet the Funders
Date & Time: Friday 1 November 2024; 10am-4pm
Location: Paisley Abbey, Abbey Close, Paisley PA1 1JG
Join the National Churches Trust at Paisley Abbey to chat with funders and advisers all under one roof. They are there to help support all aspects of the work within your church building, whether it is from community, heritage, faith, tourism, or climate action sectors. Whether you are a congregation looking to repair a roof or to expand your community outreach; or a community organisation considering how to prepare a business plan and get advice on which insurance you will need, there will be someone there to help. Meet with the experts across the sectors and chat with churches, communities and organisations who have already tackled the challenges you are facing.
SPAB-STBA Conference 2024: New Ideas for Old Buildings
Date & Time: Tuesday 5 November 2024; 9:30am-5:15pm
Location: The Hospitium, Museum Gardens, York YO30 7DR
Our traditional and historic buildings are facing unique challenges in the face of climate change, technological advancements, skills shortages, and economic pressures. This year’s theme will be exploring where tradition meets innovation, and how the past informs the future.? You’ll hear from a wide array of experts sharing the latest research, ideas, and innovations to give the built heritage a sustainable future. Join SPAB to discover the latest on Materials for the Future, Educational Initiatives, Innovative Applications, Community Engagement, and Technological Advancements.
TRAINING
C&BS – Board Matters | Introduction to being a Board Member
Date & Time: Wednesday 9 October & Wednesday 16 October 2024; 4-7pm
Location: Online
Do you have new trustees on your Board, or have you taken on a trustee role yourself? If so, this is an essential course for launching or refreshing your Board career. C&BS Head of Board Development, Catriona Reynolds, takes new trustees and Board members through their paces in two information-packed, hands-on sessions. Over the two three-hour online sessions, you’ll explore: duties of charitable trustees/board members; different roles and responsibilities of board members and staff; meeting management and decision-making; advocacy and fundraising responsibilities; the trustee’s role in strategic planning; understanding the finances. This will be useful for new trustees and Board members seeking an introduction to their roles and responsibilities.
HES – Heritage Planning Day
Date & Time: Thursday 10 October 2024; 9:30am-4pm
Location: The Engine Shed, Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ
Members of Historic Environment Scotland’s Heritage Team and Stirling Council will discuss how they manage change to Scotland’s built heritage, both in strategic terms as well as practical matters. This includes how proposals to alter listed buildings or build new developments in conservation areas are reviewed, considered, and determined both fairly and transparently. A networking lunch will provide you with the opportunity to continue discussions and explore the Engine Shed.
PHAWM Project – Gen-AI for Cultural Heritage: Uses, Harms, Auditing
Date & Time: Friday 18 October 2024; 9:30am-12:30pm
Location: University of Strathclyde
Are you interested in Generative AI for Cultural Heritage? Are you concerned about potential harms of incorporating Generative AI within your sector? The PHAWM project is organising an interactive workshop to co-design approaches for auditing AI tools for the generation of metadata relevant to Cultural Heritage collections. This workshop is particularly relevant for cultural heritage professionals such as archivists, curators, librarians, and exhibition designers working with metadata or relevant policies.
RIAS – Conservation Seminar: Shared Responsibilities and Challenges
Date & Time: Tuesday 29 October 2024; 1-4:30pm
Location: Engine Shed, Forthside Way, Stirling FK8 1QZ
Hear from Conservation/ Sustainability Accredited architects, Chartered Surveyors and Heritage Trusts Managers as they present on exceptional examples of multi-storey retrofit, maintenance, and regeneration with case study discussion at Woodside Flats, Glasgow, Stirling and Paisley.
C&BS – People Matters | Equalities within Boards
Date & Time: Wednesday 6 November 2024; 12-1pm
Location: Online
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are essential to ensuring the culture sector is the very best it can be.
In this sector insight, employment law specialist Barry Nichol will explore how to ensure that EDI policies carry through to board level. Topics covered include Legal obligations surrounding Equalities and Boards; Strategies for ensuring Boards are representative and inclusive including how to recruit; Strategies for ensuring Board governance is fair and equitable. This will be useful to anyone who is involved in governance at their organisation, who would like to ensure their Board is as inclusive and equitable as possible.
VACANCIES
Scottish Civic Trust – Chair
Scottish Civic Trust seeks a new Chair to lead its Board of Trustees, shaping strategic direction and championing Scotland’s built heritage. This voluntary role (1-2 days/month) requires proven leadership, excellent communication skills, and passion for heritage. For details and to apply, visit the Scottish Civic Trust website. The Trust is also piloting new engagement methods with civic society; to participate in online forums, please email: sct@scottishcivictrust.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 4 October 2024
Fife Historic Buildings Trust – Trustee Roles
Fife Historic Buildings Trust are recruiting new volunteers to join their Board of Trustees/Directors. Previous board or trustee experience is not necessary and applications are welcomed from all ages and backgrounds for the board to be representative of the beneficiaries the Trust serves. Based on a recent Board skills audit, knowledge or experience in any of the following areas would be of particular interest (but is not essential):
- Enterprise / business planning
- Equality & inclusion
- Fundraising
- IT & Cyber security
- Learning & education
- Legal
- Marketing & communications
- Natural heritage
- Organisational development
- Property management
- Sustainability & climate action
Find out more about the opportunity from the recruitment pack and if you have any questions, please contact Lorraine Bell, FHBT Manager: lorraine@fifehistoricbuildings.org.uk or 07482 306218.
Closing date: Friday 18 October 2024
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust – Trustee Roles
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust seeks four new trustees with expertise in areas such as strategy, finance, heritage conservation, marketing, fundraising, property development and asset management. Help shape the future of this leading organisation dedicated to preserving Scotland’s historic buildings. 3-year term, 4 meetings per year. For more information visit www.shbt.org.uk. To apply, email CV and cover letter to maggie.wright@mwa.co
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The University of Edinburgh & Edinburgh World Heritage have published Retrofitting Historic Sash & Case Windows, a quick start guide for homeowners, based on actual retrofit experiences.
The guide was vetted by colleagues from Historic Environment Scotland, Edinburgh World Heritage, and the Edinburgh Council for accuracy and practicality.
For any questions or to obtain printed copies of the guide, please contact: w.victoria.lee@ed.ac.uk
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