• Maintenance Week 9 - 15 November

    Get your building ready for winter with these tips

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    Expert advice, exclusive visits, events and more
     

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings

The SPAB gives old buildings a future.

We help people to look after old buildings, making them fit for the future while keeping their historic character.

News

Become a member

Join today to support our positive, practical approach to building conservation. As a member you become part of a network of like-minded people who care for historic buildings. Other benefits include The SPAB Magazine, access to the Property List and the opportunity to join your local Regional Group.

Scholarship

A deep-dive into the knowledge and skills needed to work with traditional buildings for early career architects, surveyors and engineers.

Fellowship

The Fellowship is a training programme designed to broaden the skills and experience of craftspeople involved in historic building repairs. 

Upcoming Events

Online talk
Maintenance Week 2026
09/11/2026
Join us online for this free annual reminder for better building care and how to ready your building for winter.
Course
Church Maintenance for Conservation Officers in Scotland
10/11/2026
An afternoon for conservation officers and planning teams to meet in person and discuss churches coming through the LBC and Planning systems.
Visit
Historic Buildings Parks & Gardens Event 2026
13/11/2026
For everyone in the historic buildings, landscape conservation and heritage sectors - home owners, guardians, volunteers and professionals.