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Events

 
Forthcoming SPAB Events in Scotland
  
Events Programme 2008 
 
Download these dates and a booking form (PDF) (Word)
 
Craigievar Castle, nr Alford, Aberdeenshire
An opportunity to view full reharl and roof repairs of this 17th century Scottish Baronial castle.
Date: Thursday 3 July 2008. Lunch/refreshments will be provided.
*Cost: £35 Members, £30 Concessionary Members/Students, £40 Non Members
 
Masonry Day at King’s College Chapel, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
A unique chance for members to view and hear in detail of the extensive masonry repairs to the magnificent crown spire of this ancient building; with Laing Traditional Masonry.
Date: Friday 4 July 2008 (day after scheduled Craigievar event). 11:00-16:00. Lunch/refreshments will be provided.
*Cost: £35 Members, £30 Concessionary Members/Students, £40 Non Members
**Book for both events in Aberdeenshire – Special rates:
£60 Members, £50 Concessionary Members, £70 Non Members
 
Edinburgh’ Historic Old Town, from Queen’s Gallery to the Hub, Edinburgh
Following the success of the SPABiS Glasgow Merchant City Walking tour, Ben Tindall of Benjamin Tindall Architects has agreed to lead a group through the heart of historic Edinburgh from the SPAB perspective. Not to be missed!
Date: Saturday 2nd August 2008, 10:00 a.m.
Cost: £5 Concessionary Members, £7 SPAB Members, £10 Non-members.
 
SPAB Technical Day: Scottish Sandstone
The format for the day is still being finalised, expect a mix of technical lectures and demonstrations.  Topics to include: information on the structure of sandstone, the correct mortars to use, common defects and methods of repair and conservation.  Experts with years of experience will talk about the issues and demonstrate some of the craft techniques.  A must attend event for anyone needing more information about working with sandstone – spaces will be limited! Date: 16 September 2008. Cost TBC 
 
2nd Annual Building Maintenance Lectures
William MorrisEvery November SPAB is the force behind National Maintenance Week. The campaign aims to encourage professionals, homeowners and others to be aware of simple, economic and achievable maintenance steps they can take to protect their buildings. This year a further series of lectures is offered by leading professionals, once again in conjunction with RICS and hosted by the Heriot-Watt School of the Built Environment. Refreshments will be provided.
Date:  Tuesday 25 November 2008, 4 pm.
Cost: £20 members, £15 Concessionary Members, £25 Non members.
 
Please make cheques payable to the SPAB in Scotland & R.S.V.P. Devon DeCelles, SPABiS Events, The Glasite Meeting House, 33 Barony Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH3 6NX.
 
Any further event queries please call 0131 558 1854. General queries 0131 557 1551 or email info@spabscotland.freeserve.co.uk. 
 
 
We are always open to suggestions for future SPABiS events!