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A Scottish stone revival? Considering a comeback for Scottish stone production

Thursday 20 August 2026

Scottish stone was once used in high status buildings all over the world, including the Vatican. Today, lost quarries scatter the landscape. Re-opening them could bring benefits to Scotland's buildings and people.

A group of people curling with brushes on a frozen loch, with snowy hills in the background.
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Scottish stone makes a clean sweep for Olympic Curling

Tuesday 10 February 2026

There is only one quarry in the world that makes all the curling stones used in the Winter Olympics, and it's in Scotland. Discover the history of curling and the mighty Scottish stone that's one of the stars of the sport.

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Tour the quarries and fields that built Scotland, and could help us reach a low carbon future

Tuesday 2 November 2021

Join us on a virtual tour to find out more about Scotland's historic building materials, where they come from, what they have been used for, and ways they can help us build a sustainable future.

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