The case of Orkney Wind Turbines

Scottish Ministers announced today their decision to refuse planning permission for the proposed development of three wind turbines at Merranblo, Stromness, Orkney. The application was considered at a local public inquiry in January 2008. ICOMOS-UK appeared at the inquiry along with other organisations, such as Historic Scotland, Orkney Archaeological Trust, Orkney Skyline Concern and Scottish [...]

Scottish World Heritage Sites in the wider European context

A series of four illustrated lectures and discussion
All lectures to be held in the Board Room of NTS Headquarters

28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, at 5.45 for 6.00pm (to end by 8.00pm)

Tuesday 7 October 2008
Dr David Breeze (Historic Scotland) on “The Antonine Wall and its relevance to the wider European definition of the boundaries of the [...]

Conserving Scotland’s Retail Buildings Seminar

Monday 22nd September 2008, The Lighthouse, Glasgow, 9am-4.15pm
This seminar will examine the history and materials associated with the architecture of Scotland’s retail buildings and will consider current issues facing their conservation and protection.
Speakers include some of the leading authorities involved in the conservation of shops and the topics are likely to appeal to planners, [...]