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- IHBC’s new CPD Circular: Your user-friendly ‘What’s on’ guide to heritage learning, networking and experiences, in Branches – from ambling at Amberley to linking in Lincoln & networking in NI – CPD Providers & more… 04/09/2026
- IHBC welcomes RICHeS Access Fund second call, opening 14/09 – ‘access… cutting-edge equipment, collections & expertise’, to £20K, for charities, social enterprises, commercial companies etc. 04/09/2026
- IHBC launches ‘Early Career Network’ with calls to join up, as new Working Group explores plans for support and services 04/09/2026
- Join IHBC’s Membership Assessors now and ‘Shape our Conservation Professionals of the future’, with CPD, status, compensation, and more as thanks and benefits 04/09/2026
- IHBC NI’s update on hosting a stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09, at Heritage Network’s Conference 04/09/2026
- IHBC sponsors Gardens Trust on ‘New Town Landscapes: Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future’, 23-24/09, Milton Keynes 04/09/2026
- REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses 04/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: Professional standards and ethical uses of AI, from the RTPI 04/09/2026
- IHBC Director’ from HESPR’s £40K+ costed works this week: Cultural centre seeks feasibility study to strengthen role, to 23/09 04/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Network Rail begins £3.6m restoration of historic Avon Viaduct 04/09/2026
- HE announces further round of two major grant schemes: HAR Capital and POW Renewal (18/09 & 02/10) 04/09/2026
- HES confirms to BEFS plans to refresh Planning Advice for Archaeology and Conservation Areas 04/09/2026
- HE etc. announce Collaborative Doctoral Opportunities 04/09/2026
- AHF & Govan Workspace shortlisted for ‘Social Investment Deal of the Year’ 04/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: COP31 International Sustainable Buildings Competition, to 1 October 2026 04/09/2026
- IHBC launches ‘Early Career Network’ with calls to join up, as new Working Group explores plans for support and services 01/09/2026
- IHBC ‘Members with benefits’ : Invitation to ‘The Historic Buildings, Parks & Gardens Event’, London, 13/11, with Historic Houses, exhibitors, speakers and more 31/08/2026
- IHBC’s WM Branch to join West Midlands Heritage Careers Fair 2026: ‘Inspiring the Next Generation of Heritage Professionals’, 21/10, Worcester Cathedral 31/08/2026
- IHBC members with benefits 1: ‘Lutyens & Liverpool’, 6-7 Nov, Lutyens Trust member rates for IHBC, with options for Full (£120), Day (£100), Talk, Walk, Student and more 31/08/2026
- REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training; learning programmes; courses 31/08/2026
- IHBC NI’s update on hosting a stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09, at Heritage Network’s Conference 31/08/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: HE Research on ‘Effect of the Historic Built Environment on Local Economic Growth in England: An Instrumental Variable Approach’ 31/08/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’! IHBC calls for member assessors & Building on ‘Plymouth – UK Design Capital shortlist’ 31/08/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Parish priest speaks of ‘Blitz spirit’ after fire devastates Leicester church 31/08/2026
- Public Consultation on Historic Environment Policy for NI, to 23/10 31/08/2026
Tag Archives: Scotland
Winner of the RIAS Doolan Award 2025: Category B-listed Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen by Stallen Brand
The Royal incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) reports that the winner of its Doolan Award for 2025 is Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen by Stallen Brand.
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Scotland’s ‘Properties and Collections Strategy: Towards Sustainable Stewardship’ consultation draft out, open to 23/01
image for illustration: Edinburgh panorama by Fiona Newton Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is inviting people across Scotland to help shape the future of some of the nation’s most important historic places and collections through a new public consultation.
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Tagged building, climate change, conservation, consultation, environment, expertise, government, heritage, nature, planning, public, Scotland
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Scottish Government scheme launched: Finding new owners for empty homes
A scheme launched by the Scottish Government aims to help return more empty homes to active use starting with a new online portal.
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IHBC’s ‘Professional’ Signpost: Scotland’s APRS – Full Report on ‘Battery Energy Storage Systems and Planning’
A report from Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS) – Scotland’s Countryside Charity – indicates that a moratorium is required to halt ‘huge oversupply’ of battery storage projects.
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IHBC’s ‘Management’ Signpost: Scotland’s ‘Properties and Collections Strategy…’ consultation draft out, open to 23/01
image for illustration: Edinburgh panorama by Fiona Newton Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is inviting people across Scotland to help shape the future of some of the nation’s most important historic places and collections through a new public consultation.
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HES: Troubled body told to address ‘unacceptable’ governance by Audit Scotland
Scotland’s spending watchdog has told Historic Environment Scotland (HES) it must address ‘unacceptable weaknesses’ in its governance in a strongly critical report.
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Scotland’s ‘Properties and Collections Strategy: Towards Sustainable Stewardship’ consultation draft out, open to 23/01
image for illustration: Edinburgh panorama by Fiona Newton Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is inviting people across Scotland to help shape the future of some of the nation’s most important historic places and collections through a new public consultation.
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Tagged building, conservation, consultation, environment, expertise, government, heritage, planning, Scotland, skills, sustainability
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£2.9m heritage investment for Waterfront regeneration
Funding from Historic Environment Scotland and the National Lottery Heritage Fund will protect the built heritage of Granton Waterfront in Edinburgh.
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Public appointment: Members appointed to Historic Environment Scotland
Public appointments news release published on 7 November announced appointments to historic Environment Scotland on an interim basis.
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Tagged building, climate change, conservation, environment, expertise, government, heritage, planning, public appointment, Scotland, skills
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HHBT to continue its work in the Highlands as part of SHBT
Highland Historic Buildings Trust to continue its work in the highlands as part of Scottish Historic Buildings Trust(SHBT)’.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Three reasons not to demolish Edinburgh’s Argyle House – by architect Malcolm Fraser
image for illustration: Argyle House, Edinburgh by Magnus Hagdorn from UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Although it’s described as ‘Edinburgh’s ugliest building’ by some, a new plan to replace Argyle House with a hotel and flats is ‘madness, … Continue reading
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BEFS Planning Forward Event Outcomes Report published
Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) has published its ‘Places of Worship: Planning Forward Event Outcomes Report’.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (duplicate) doorstep’: Plans for first Iron Age broch ‘in 2000 years’ approved for Highlands
image for illustration: The Iron Age Mousa Broch by Iain Lees, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Planning permission has been granted for the first broch in 2000 years to be constructed in the Highlands, reports The National.
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IHBC’s ‘Practice (Retrofit)’ Signpost: How RDSAP 10.2 impacts EPC assessments in traditional buildings – an Engine Shed blog
image for illustration: Edinburgh Tenements – Kim Traynor, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Energy performance certificates (EPCs) tell us how energy efficient our buildings are, but the way these certificates are generated has changed, reports Moses Jenkins for … Continue reading
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Church of Scotland’s new guidance on purchasing a church or hall building when ‘handling off market sale requests
New guidance has been published by the General Trustees of the Church of Scotland on their process for handling off market sale requests from community groups for Church buildings
Scotland’s second ‘Our Past, Our Future (OPOF)’ Annual Report now out
Scotland’s second update on the national strategy for the historic environment (2023-2028) is now out – Our Past, Our Future (OPOF) Annual Report –with a short summary of the work and activities undertaken towards delivering the strategy’s outcomes.
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£292m Pride in Place investment for Scottish neighbourhoods
Government reports that 16 Scottish Local Authorities will help revitalise communities as part of the government’s ‘Plan for Change’, with spending decisions in the hands of local people.
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Tagged communities, employment, environment, government, heritage, investment, neighbourhoods, opportinities, Scotland, urban
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HES is Talking about Heritage, till December 7
People across Scotland are invited by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to take part in national conversation about heritage. image for illustration: Fiona Newton
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BEFS 2026 Manifesto: Building Foundations for a Better Scotland
BEFS has launched a new Manifesto, Building Foundations for a Better Scotland, in advance of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
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HES is Talking about Heritage
People across Scotland are invited by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to take part in national conversation about heritage. image for illustration: Fiona Newton
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IHBC’s ‘Legislation’ Signpost: Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill
The Desecration of War Memorials (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the Scottish Parliament by Meghan Gallacher MSP on 14 May 2025 as a Member’s Bill seeking to create a criminal offence of destroying, damaging or desecrating a war memorial.
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National Lottery Players Investment milestone: £1Billion for Scottish heritage
Over the past 30 years we’ve supported 5,000 projects and to celebrate this £1bn milestone the Lottery is highlighting a small selection of our favourite projects over three decades.
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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Bequest to fund six new homes 85 years after it was made
An unusual bequest is about to be fulfilled 85 years after it was made, following East Lothian Council’s decision to fund six new homes for rent, designed for an ageing population, as part of the redevelopment of the former Herdmanflat … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Glasgow’s Mackintosh Halls to be sold for the first time
image for illustration: Ruchill Church Hall, Glasgow by user:Dave souza, CC BY-SA 2.5 , via Wikimedia Commons A rare set of buildings, the Mackintosh Halls, Glasgow, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh are to be sold for the first time.
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SG Decision Notice dismisses appeal against HES list entry of the City Sawmills former office building Glasgow
The Scottish Government (SG) has published a decision notice dismissing an appeal by Weiss Development Company Limited against the list entry made by Historic Environment Scotland of City Sawmills Former Office Building excluding later 20th century addition at north, 124 … Continue reading
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