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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Maintaining Scotland's Historic Places of Worship - Forfar
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:
22/09/2026 - 22/09/2026
Course General interest Guthrie Village Hall
Price:

£12

Course
Introduction to Community Ownership of Rural Church Buildings
In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore what your community needs to be aware of if you are considering ownership of a church building.
Date:
23/09/2026 - 23/09/2026
Course Introductory CPD Bedrule Church
Price:

Free

Course
Repair of Old Buildings Course Autumn 2026
The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits.
Date:
28/09/2026 - 02/10/2026
Course Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD
REF:
RC2/26
Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye museum)
Price:

£910 per person

Course
Plain Lime Plastering
Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques. Ideal for homeowners and building custodians.
Date:
16/10/2026 - 17/10/2026
Course General interest, Introductory CPD
REF:
CH4/26
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
Price:

£510

Course
Practical Flour Milling Course - Blair Atholl
Join us to get practical experience of traditional flour milling in a small, friendly group environment. Blair Atholl Watermill is Scotland's oldest working watermill.
Date:
20/10/2026 - 20/10/2026
Course General interest Blair Atholl Watermill
Price:

£120

includes lunch

Course
Maintaining Scotland's Historic Places of Worship - Glasgow
In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic place of worship building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it.
Date:
29/10/2026 - 29/10/2026
Course General interest Garnethill Synagogue
Price:

£12

Course
Practical Flour Milling Course - Cambridgeshire
Join us to get practical experience of traditional flour milling in a small, friendly group. Traditional Miller Jon Cook will guide you through running the mill, covering everything - grain, gears, grading and more.
Date:
06/11/2026 - 06/11/2026
Course General interest
REF:
MS2601
9 Mill Hill
Price:

£90 (Early bird offer, book by 30 September, includes lunch)

£120 (includes lunch)

Course
Understanding Your Old Building
Join this online course to learn how to tackle common problems in your home while maintaining its value and character. 
Date:
14/11/2026 - 14/11/2026
Course General interest, Introductory CPD
REF:
HO2/26
Online
Price:

'Early Bird' rate until 10 August
£115