SPAB Scholarship

2022 SPAB Scholar architectural assistant Jacob Long reports on an inspiring visit to Gala Fairydean Rovers in Galashiels

2022 Scholar Sinéad Scullion explains the process of casting a simple cornice section from the workshop of master plasterer, Michael O’Reilly

Every year a group of craftspeople, architects, surveyors and engineers are selected for our prestigious training schemes. 

The SPAB Scholarship offers an unrivalled training opportunity to architects, surveyors and engineers in the early stages of their career. Reaching the end of their conservation tour, our talented 2020-21 Scholars Libby, Amy and Lucy share their experiences

2021 Scholar Libby Watts introduces the history and production of plain glass windows

2021 Scholar Amy Redman shares her new-found love for a traditional craft and some of its challenges today

To celebrate SPAB Scholar Lucy Newport writes about her favourite parts of her job in conservation engineering

We are delighted to announce that, after a year’s delay, the newest SPAB Scholars and Fellows have begun their prestigious training programmes with us. Over the next six months they will travel together to develop a practical understanding of traditional buildings by visiting sites and craft workshops across the UK. 

Scholars and Fellows, left to right: Toby Slater, Tom Skinner, Amy Redman, Thom Taylor, Lucy Newport, Libby Watts, Oli Beatson