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Courses
Training and sharing knowledge and skills have always been an important part of the Society’s work. We offer a range of courses and other educational events, constantly reviewing and developing our programme to respond to current research or training priorities. Working with leading experts we deliver hands-on workshops, masterclasses, seminars, lectures, short courses and other activities to hundreds of people from across the UK and overseas each year.
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Limeworking at Saddell Castle
Join SPAB Scotland for this weekend event and be part of a major conservation project run by the Landmark Trust.
Date:
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD Saddell Castle
27/07/2024 - 28/07/2024
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Ornamental Lime Plastering
A practical introduction to ornamental lime plastering techniques, in association with the National Trust.
Date:
Course Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD 20/09/2024 - 21/09/2024
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Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
CH3/24
Price:
£399, including lunch and refreshments
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Maintaining Scottish Churches
In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic church building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it.
Date:
Course Introductory CPD 26/09/2024 - 26/09/2024
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St Ninian's Cathedral
OE2/24
Price:
Free (booking essential)
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Maintaining Welsh Churches
In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic church building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it.
Date:
Course Introductory CPD 02/10/2024 - 02/10/2024
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St Mary's Church
OE2/24
Price:
Free
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Plain Lime Plastering
Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques. Ideal for DIYers and professional plasterers.
Date:
Course Introductory CPD 10/10/2024 - 11/10/2024
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Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
CH4/24
Price:
£499, including lunch, refreshments and practical lime guide.
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Practical Flour Milling Course
Join us to get practical experience of traditional flour milling in a small, friendly group environment.
Date:
Course General interest 11/10/2024 - 11/10/2024
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Fosters Mill
MS2307
Price:
£120. Lunch is included.
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Repair of Old Buildings Course (Online)
Join us for the online version of our popular Repair of Old Buildings Course. Through a series of recorded lectures, virtual site visits and online Q&A sessions you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the repair, maintenance and conservation of old buildings.
Date:
Course Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD 25/11/2024 - 29/11/2024
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Online
RC2/24
Price:
£815 per person
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Maintaining Scottish Churches - Galashiels
In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic church building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it.
Date:
Course General interest St Peter's Episcopal Church
01/04/2025 - 01/04/2025
Price:
Free of charge
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An Introduction to Plain Lime Plastering
Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques. Ideal for homeowners and building custodians.
Date:
Course General interest, Introductory CPD 25/04/2025 - 26/04/2025
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Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
CH1/25
Price:
£499, including lunch, refreshments and practical lime guide.
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Maintaining Scottish Churches - Pettinain (Lanark)
In this free introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic church building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it.
Date:
Course General interest Pettinain Village Hall
28/04/2025 - 28/04/2025
Price:
Free