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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland

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www.ahss.org.uk Speaking For Scotland's Buildings since 1956! Campaigning. Membership. Events.

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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Peter Drummond explores the buildings Glasgow has lost over the years — and what their disappearance tells us about the city’s changing built environment. 📅 Thurs 29 October, 7pm 📍 St Andrews West Church & Renfield Centre, Glasgow buff.ly/nn0Zy43
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
⚡ Hidden among Scotland’s spectacular landscapes are the buildings that helped power a nation. On 15 October, Dr Harriet Richardson Blakeman explores the architecture of Scotland’s hydroelectric stations and the ambitious schemes that transformed the glens. Book: buff.ly/zEAwg4a
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🍂 October at the AHSS! A packed month of architectural history, from Scottish castle restoration and Robert Adam’s Italian artists to hydroelectric architecture, David Bryce and our 70th AGM. Five events, lots to discover 👇 buff.ly/nRCCH9h
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Join Katherine McHale to discover the Italian artists who enriched Robert Adam’s rooms, and explore their contribution to some of Britain’s finest interiors. 📅 Monday 12 October 2026, 6.30–8.30pm 📍 Augustine United Church, Edinburgh, or online via Zoom 🎟️ £6 | Students £2 buff.ly/7uYo09B
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Explore David Bryce’s architectural legacy inside one of his own buildings at a symposium marking 150 years since Bryce’s death. 📅 Friday 30 October 2026 📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute 🎟️ £25 | Students £10 buff.ly/arkqM5J
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Step into the story of Scotland’s tower houses. 🏰 Join the AHSS Highlands & Islands Group for Scottish Castle Restoration, with Michael Davis taking us on a tour of the Scottish tower house. 📅 Thursday 8 October 2026, 7pm 📍 St Stephen’s Church, Southside Road, Inverness IV2 4XA buff.ly/4yXTPAD
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🍂 Our Autumn/Winter events programme is coming soon! We’re putting together an exciting season of events, with plenty of opportunities to connect, learn and get involved. Watch this space for the full programme and booking details.
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Read the AHSS's statement on the future of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Glasgow School of Art: buff.ly/CoTCW3Q
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The open letter to Jenny Gilruth MSP calling for urgent action to halt demolition plans for Hillhead Baptist Church has now been published in The Herald: buff.ly/ieYI6tb You can also read more from SAVE Britain’s Heritage here: buff.ly/CbJ1lLQ
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
📸 A few highlights from our recent AHSS tour of Kelvinside. Take a look at our upcoming events and join us on our next adventure: 🔗 buff.ly/rd83Pqb
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🏰 Join the AHSS on 19 July for a guided day exploring historic Stirling. From medieval streets to Stirling Castle, we’ll discover the architecture and stories that have shaped one of Scotland’s most remarkable cities. Details & booking: buff.ly/jOUp5ud
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The AHSS has asked the Scottish Ministers to call in the decision to approve the demolition of Glasgow’s B-listed Hillhead Baptist Church. Read our statement: buff.ly/gPhEohY
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Today’s fire on Princes Street is deeply concerning. Our thoughts are with everyone affected and with the emergency services responding. As the situation develops, we urge the City of Edinburgh Council to seek specialist advice before any decisions are taken about demolition.
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
🏛️ A record 208 buildings have been added to SAVE Britain’s Heritage’s Buildings at Risk register—including some of Scotland’s most distinctive historic buildings. These places matter. Take a look at the register: buff.ly/QyDou2m
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Looking for a good lunchtime read? The latest AHSS Magazine is now available in the members’ area, alongside decades of back issues covering Scotland’s architecture, heritage and conservation. One of the many benefits of AHSS membership. buff.ly/wz3vnXH Magazine is edited by Ruskin Lane
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We’re counting down to our Scottish Borders Summer Study Day this August! From the elegant Adam interiors of Mellerstain House to the fantastical turrets of Floors Castle, it’s a chance to explore two extraordinary buildings that showcase the best of Scottish architecture & design buff.ly/GgJkb0v
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
We’re looking forward to an evening on Edinburgh’s Union Canal for this year’s Forth & Borders Group Summer Party. A cruise aboard the Lochrin Belle, great company, and the chance to enjoy one of Scotland’s most significant historic waterways from a new perspective. buff.ly/HXQStJd 📸 Re-Union
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🏙️ A Rich Slice of Victorian Glasgow Explore Glasgow’s nineteenth-century architecture and urban history on Sat 4 July with the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland Strathclyde Group Summer Study Days programme. More info: buff.ly/rm5RS4s
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
🏛️ Great Houses of West Lothian Join the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland Strathclyde Group for visits to House of the Binns and Hopetoun House. 📅 6 June 🎟️ £30 More info: buff.ly/WQeecoD
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
🏛️ Ruins, restoration and historic gardens in Ellon. Join the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland North East Group for a visit to Leask House and Ellon Castle Gardens. 📅 23 May 🎟️ £14 incl tea Book: amandajbooth71@icloud.com
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
☀️ Explore Scotland’s built heritage this summer with the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland Strathclyde Group Summer Study Days. Historic houses, Victorian Glasgow and Scottish Borders architecture all feature in this year’s programme. Find upcoming events 👇 buff.ly/xR4RtQ4
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🌳 Happening tonight in Aberdeen A talk on the history of Union Terrace Gardens with local historian David Oswald, hosted by the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland North East Group. 📅 Tonight, 7pm 📍 New King’s, University of Aberdeen, Room NK3 More info: buff.ly/TW5Nsix
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
🏛️ Great Houses of West Lothian Join the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland Strathclyde Group for a summer study day visiting House of the Binns and Hopetoun House. 📅 6 June 🕙 10am–2.30pm 🎟️ £30 buff.ly/oloUkbF
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
🏛️ Explore Leask House, Ellon & Ellon Castle Gardens with AHSS North East Group. 📅 23 May 🎟️ £14 incl tea Book: amandajbooth71@icloud.com buff.ly/FRcebiV
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
🌳 Aberdeen’s Union Terrace Gardens: a Historical Perspective on Aberdeen’s Second Public Park. Talk by David Oswald. 📅 12 May, 7pm 📍 New King’s, University of Aberdeen Book: claire.wallace@abdn.ac.uk buff.ly/BMUgtGq
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
☀️ Summer means study tours, walks, visits and special events with the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland. Our regional groups host events across Scotland, offering chances to explore historic buildings and places first-hand. Find upcoming events in your area on our website buff.ly/H1hIktV
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Aberdeen City Council has confirmed it is prepared to step in and carry out urgent repairs to the B-listed building at 28–32 Marischal Street if needed, with costs recovered from the owner. A welcome step — now the priority is swift action to prevent further damage. 📸 Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Reminder: The last event in the AHSS Forth & Borders Group Lecture Series is coming up this Monday, 13th April. We'll be joined by architect Thomas Hamilton and engineer Dominic Echlin, who will discuss building challenges behind the new Scottish Galleries at the National Gallery: buff.ly/Pr3CLaY
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Speaker Spotlight: Joining Dominic Echlin as speaker at our next lecture is Thomas Hamilton. Thomas is Director at Hamilton Hay Von Jonker and has designed and directed several high-profile developments across all sectors including museums, galleries, and visitor facilities: buff.ly/Pr3CLaY
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Speaker Spotlight: Dominic Echlin is a Chartered Structural Engineer and Director at Narro – Consulting Structural and Civil Engineers. His professional focus lies in architectural engineering, complex building pathology, and conservation engineering. 🎟️ buff.ly/Pr3CLaY
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
New opinion piece by our Chair, Jocelyn Cunliffe, calling on @edinburghwh.bsky.social to rethink support for a capsule hostel in Edinburgh’s New Town. 🔗 buff.ly/bcVoVdh
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
AHSS has raised urgent concerns about the condition of the B-listed 28–32 Marischal Street in Aberdeen. A partial roof collapse is allowing water and birds into the building, accelerating damage. buff.ly/gsJWEHA
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Our next and final event is coming up soon! Dominic Echlin, structural engineer, and Thomas Hamilton, architect, will share some of the challenges associated with the construction of the new Scottish Galleries at the National Gallery of Scotland: buff.ly/tRkklyx
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
AHSS has objected to plans to demolish the former Police Scotland HQ in Aberdeen. They highlight a lack of evidence for claims the building has “no merit”, question opaque “soft marketing”, and raise concerns about embodied carbon and policy compliance. Read our letter: buff.ly/NAF6yh4
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The last lecture in the AHSS Forth & Borders Group Winter Lecture Series is coming up! Extending the National Gallery of Scotland with Dominic Echlin & Thomas Hamilton 🗓️ 13 April 2026 ⏰️ 6.30- 8.30pm 📍 Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL 🎟️ buff.ly/tRkklyx
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
🚨 Reminder: Heritage with Purpose: Adaptive Reuse and Community-Centred Design Sarah Jane Storrie will share insights gained from over twenty years of experience in the adaptive reuse of historic structures. 🗓️ Thurs, 19 Mar 📍 St Andrews West Church & Renfield Centre and online 🎟️ buff.ly/ajiDsDJ
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
🌟 Speaker Spotlight: Sarah Jane Storrie 🌟 Sarah Jane co-founded Studio SJM Architects to elevate people's experience of space, with a goal to create buildings and reimagine spaces to be beneficial, purposeful and a joy to use. Book now for Sarah Jane's upcoming lecture: buff.ly/WarntVh
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Following the devastating fire at Union St / Gordon St in Glasgow, AHSS has written to GCC urging them to seek specialist engineering advice and assess whether the remaining street facades can be retained. More on our advocacy for Scotland’s historic buildings: www.ahss.org.uk/news-events/...
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Tomorrow! Last chance to book: Architecture and Urbanism in late Georgian Edinburgh with speaker John Lowrey 🗓️ Monday 9 March 2026 📍 Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL and online via Zoom 🎟️ £6 online/in-person | £2 students 🔗 Book now: buff.ly/M3zifhR
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
🚨 Reminder: Coming up next week! 🏛️ Architecture and Urbanism in late Georgian Edinburgh with speaker John Lowrey 🗓️ Monday 9 March 2026 📍 Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL and online via Zoom 🎟️ £6 online/in-person | £2 students 🔗 Book here: buff.ly/M3zifhR
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
🌟 Speaker Spotlight 🌟 John Lowrey is a senior lecturer in architectural history. He joins us on 9th March to discuss Architecture and Urbanism in late Georgian Edinburgh: buff.ly/B2tZQZ6 📸 The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh College of Art
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Next up in the AHSS Strathclyde Group Winter Lecture Series: Heritage with Purpose: Adaptive Reuse and Community-Centred Design, with Sarah Jane Storrie 🗓️ 19 March 2026 📍 St Andrews West Church & Renfield Centre, Glasgow ⏰️ 7:30 – 9:30pm 🎟️ £6 online/in-person | £2 students: buff.ly/va5EmB8
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Coming up next in the AHSS Forth & Borders Group Winter Lecture Series: Architecture and Urbanism in late Georgian Edinburgh with speaker John Lowrey 🗓️ Mon 9 Mar 2026 📍 Augustine United Church, Edinburgh and via Zoom 🎟️ £6 | £2 students 🔗 Book your tickets here: buff.ly/B2tZQZ6
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
🚨 Don't miss out! The Strathclyde Group Winter Lecture Series continues tomorrow, Thursday 19th February! 📢 Speaker: Gordon Urquhart 🗓️ Topic: The Ironwork of James Sellars, Architect 🎟️ For more info and booking: buff.ly/wWWLQ8A
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
🚨 Reminder: The Ironwork of James Sellars, Architect Join us to explore the “fertile mind and facile pencil” of Sellars with speaker Gordon Urquhart. 📍 St Andrews West Church & Renfield Centre, Glasgow and online ⏰️ 7.30pm 🎟️ buff.ly/wWWLQ8A
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Upcoming event! Gordon R Urquhart joins us to explore the ironwork designs of Victorian architect James Sellars: 🗓️ 19th Feb ⏰️ 7.30pm
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
⏰ Coming up on Monday! Rescuing Buildings at Risk in Northern Ireland A timely talk on saving historic buildings — and what Scotland can learn from NI’s experience. 📅 Mon 9 Feb | 6.30pm 📍 Edinburgh + online 🎟️ £6 / £2 students 🔗 buff.ly/83mCkYF
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
The Ironwork of James Sellars, Architect Historian & author Gordon R Urquhart explores the ironwork designs of Victorian Glasgow — and the overlooked relationship between architects and iron foundries. 📅 Thu 19 Feb 2026 | 7.30pm 📍 Glasgow + online 🎟️ £6 / £2 students | £25 series 🔗 buff.ly/IwVIT4i
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Karen Latimer OBE has spent 40+ years in architectural heritage and was awarded an OBE for services to heritage. On Monday 9th, Karen joins us to share lessons from rescuing buildings at risk in Northern Ireland — and what Scotland can learn. buff.ly/83mCkYF
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Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland @theahss.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We have objected to proposals to demolish the Cat B former Glasite Chapel in Galashiels. Built in 1842, this rare building has been at risk for decades due to neglect & no evidence has been submitted to justify demolition. Demolition here would reward neglect. buff.ly/Egsx1iz
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