What is SPAB in Scotland?

History of SPAB in Scotland
Members of the SPAB living and working in Scotland decided to form their own semi-autonomous group in 1995.  Scotland has its own building traditions, architectural language and property laws, all of which are best dealt with locally. 

Who is SPAB in Scotland?
All members of the SPAB residing in Scotland are automatically members of the SPAB in Scotland.  If you are a SPAB member residing outwith Scotland and are interested to learn more about SPAB in Scotland events, please contact our Administrator on 0131 557 1551 or email spabis@spab.org.uk to be added to the mailing list.  Members north of the border get all of the benefits of SPAB membership, plus a dedicated series of events, both technical and recreational. 

Membership administration is handled by the SPAB in London, so if you are keen to join please print off the application form and send it to Spital Square

The SPAB in Scotland has its own Committee, which is currently made up of 9 members.  There can be up to 12 Committee members, and the term of appointment is for 3 years.  Key posts may require availability for up to 6 meetings a year outside of working hours. 

Convenor: Oversees SPAB in Scotland operations.  Convenes and directs SPABiS Committee meetings. 
    Martin Hadlington, BA, Dip Arch, RIAS, SPAB Scholar 1988
   
Honorary Treasurer: Control, record and manage all income and expenditure, including funding opportunities.
    Luke Wormald, BA, MSc Arch Cons, FSA Scot
   
Policy Officer: Provides a contact point for all relevant policy issues related to SPABiS interests.
    David Roemmele
   

Supporting Committee Members:
    Nicola Ashurst, BSc (Arch), M Arch, MB Env (Bldg Cons), ICCROM, IHBC
   
    Duncan Strachan, Stone Mason and Masonry Conservator
   
    Ben Tindall, BSc, Dip Arch, ARIAS, RIBA, FSA (Scot)
   
    Sandra Purves
   
    Steven Wood, MEng, CEng, IStructE
   
    Jessica Snow, SPAB Scholar
   
More information on SPAB in Scotland Committee election procedure, summarized from the SPABiS Terms of Reference, can be found here.

What does SPAB in Scotland do?
The SPABiS provides a unique calendar of events each year, consisting of both technical demonstrations and educational visits.