Tag: stonemasonry

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.

Top early career tips from award-winning stonemasons

Friday 14 July 2023


If you’re thinking of training as a stonemason, or know someone that might be interested, discover what it's like from amazing apprentices.

The traditional skills that built Scotland

Tuesday 27 August 2019


Discover the traditional skills that have been used for hundreds of years to create Scotland's historic buildings and how they're still being used today.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Scots Who Built the White House

Friday 22 February 2019


In the 1790s, a group of talented Scottish stonemasons undertook the difficult journey to America to help build one of the world’s most iconic buildings. Discover 5 things you didn’t know about the Scots who built the White House.