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How to forge a career in blacksmithing

Thursday 9 January 2025


If you’re thinking of training as a blacksmith, or know someone that might be interested, read on to hear from our Blacksmithing Craft Fellow, Murray Holmes, based at Ratho Byres Forge.

Preserving trades across the pond: our top 6 takeaways from the International Preservation Trades Workshop

Thursday 5 December 2024


What can we learn from building conservation practices in the USA, and what can they learn from our practices in...

Investigating the Stone of Destiny through science and technology

Thursday 28 November 2024


Explore five of the major scientific and digital results from the conservation of the iconic Stone of Destiny.

Is your home winter ready? Top tips for Maintenance Week

Tuesday 12 November 2024


Traditional building maintenance expert Moses Jenkins provides tips and advice for preparing your traditional building for the winter.

Searching for the stones that built Scotland

Wednesday 30 October 2024


We're surveying stone types at the 300+ properties in our care. Join Conservation Scientist, Sarah Hamilton, to find out more.

Cruthachadh ‘a’ Choille Dhearg’: Coimisean Glainne Dhathach Ann An Glaschu

Thursday 3 October 2024


Tha ar Comhaltachd Ciùird Glainne Dhathach a’ cur taic ris an sgil fo chunnart seo agus air a bhith a’ toirt obair ùr gu buil, a tha brosnaichte tro dhualchas na Gàidhlig.

Creating ‘The Red Forest’: a Gaelic stained glass commission in Glasgow

Thursday 3 October 2024


Stained Glass Craft Fellow Gordon Muir reveals how he was involved in the creation of six beautiful Gaelic windows for a theatre in Glasgow.

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