The archaeological fieldwork will help to record, analyse and preserve “one of Scotland’s most under-exploited, at-risk historical resources”, with future opportunities for the public to get involved.    Announced today, the grant from the Society will fund initial research in south-east Scotland as part of plans for a multi-year project documenting around 200 fragments of sculpture south of the Forth-Clyde line, ...

Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills to house national facility for the retrofit of traditional buildings.

Scotland’s Garden and Landscape Heritage (SGLH) is seeking a Trustee.

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Lee Bryer, CITB Insights Manager, explains that as workforce mobility declines, the industry must shift towards place-based skills strategies to meet regional demand…

This afternoon, First Minister John Swinney set out the Scottish Government’s legislative plans for the next five years by presenting its 2026-31 Programme for Government to the Scottish Parliament.

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Silica dust is a hazard linked to life‑changing and fatal illnesses, and is found wherever construction is taking place. At Under One Roof, we have partnered with Pvotal Consultancy to help construction workers, housing professionals and homeowners to understand and mitigate the harms caused by silica dust. If you own or help to manage a […]

BEFS has been actively engaging with its Members and Working Groups on the implications of the late 2025 withdrawal of 46 planning guidance publications by the Scottish Government.

Fellows (members) of the Society are an essential part of the charity with one common passion – Scotland’s past. 

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In the ninth edition of BEFS Joining the Dots, our Net Zero Lead summarises her role and discusses some of the major findings and emerging themes that have been discussed with our Members and the wider sector when they are asked what Net Zero looks like to them.

Freya joined BEFS in 2026, drawn to the organisation's work communicating the value of Scotland's built environment to the people and communities who shape it.

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BEFS has drawn together a call to action for the next Scottish Government. Our Manifesto outlines how essential investment is key to unlocking substantial value for public money and driving progress across vital public policy portfolios, including environmental sustainability, skills and economic development, housing, poverty, and health - unlocking the immense potential of our built heritage to deliver warmer homes, local employment, thriving town centres, and much more.

Mixed use and regeneration case study initiatives were highlighted at this month’s Places of Worship Forum (POWF) meeting. The speakers were Mary Boullin, Head of Community Business with Plunkett UK; Dr. DJ Johnston-Smith - Director of Scotland's Churches Trust; and Euan Leitch, Cheif Executive at SURF - Scotland's Regeneration Forum.

Senior managers across the construction sector do not have the awareness, knowledge or organisational support needed to effectively manage silica dust, according to a major new study funded through the Chartered Institute of Building's (CIOB) Paul Dockerill Award.

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