Scotland’s Churches: Rescuing the Unloved

Watch on demand until Wednesday 31 July 2024

Historic Churches Scotland is a charity that works in partnership with communities to secure the future of historic churches at risk through closure.  

The charity has eight nationally significant historic churches in its care and is investigating taking on other buildings that meet its criteria.   Historic Churches Scotland also provides support and guidance to locally-led organisations looking to, or who already own a church for the benefit of the community.  

Who is it for?

• This recorded talk is aimed at professionals who want to stay informed during this period of tremendous change for Scotland’s churches.

• It may be particularly relevant to community groups, architects and other building professionals seeking to gain an introductory background. 

• It is also perfect for community groups seeking inspriation for how to reinvent their place of worship. 

You will learn

• About the charitable work of Historic Churches Scotland, and the buildings in their care.

• About bringing communities together to use a redundant building.

Speaker  

Victoria Collison-Owen has worked for Historic Churches Scotland for over 20 years, building up an extensive picture of the ecclesiastical heritage sector in Scotland. Monitoring church closures over time has allowed her to identify particular trends and patterns including rates and types of disposal, community ownership, and reuse options. 

How does it work? 

You will receive a booking confirmation email with a link and passcode to watch the recorded talk. Please check your junk mail if you don’t receive one.

Want to find out more? There are more talks in our Scotland's Churches collection, all available to watch on demand:

Scotland's Churches: History of Closure

Scotland's Churches: Vision for the Future

Scotland's Churches: Recording of Objects

IT requirements 

You will need a laptop, phone or device with internet connection.   

Accessibility 

Anything we can do to make this talk more accessible for you? Please email scotland@spab.org.uk.

About SPAB 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. All members of the SPAB residing in Scotland are automatically members of SPAB Scotland.

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Image: Udny Green Kirk © Bill Harrison