Heritage Organisations for Listed Building Owners | Glaze & Save
Owning a
listed building can sometimes feel like a frustrating and lonely journey with a
steep learning curve. Take all of the usual stresses and strains of property
ownership and add to that the gravity of maintaining a unique building of
historic interest, and it is all too easy to see where frustrations might
arise.
Luckily, there are many heritage organisations in Scotland who are there to inform, educate and guide listed building owners to make the best decisions for their properties. Here are seven heritage organisations operating in Scotland that every listed building owner must know about.
1. Architectural Heritage Society Scotland
Founded in 1956, the AHSS is a Scottish charity dedicated to “the protection, preservation, study and appreciation of Scotland’s historic buildings.”
The AHSS has over 1,000 members throughout Scotland and elsewhere, and their six regional groups organize local activities and carry out casework and campaigns against changes to local historic buildings to preserve the character of Scotland’s traditional built heritage.
The Scottish Lime Centre Trust promotes the knowledge and traditional skills required for the conservation, repair and maintenance of the historic built environment. They work nationally to provide advice and information to homeowners and the building industry alike to promote traditional skills and maintenance knowledge.
If you are stuck with how to care for your traditional sash and case windows, then you can take up one of their many courses on the subject. A great resource for hands-on practical training and advice.
3. Glasgow City Heritage Trust
Established in 2007, the Glasgow City Heritage Trust is an independent charity supported by Glasgow City Council and Historic Environment Scotland. The GCHT promotes understanding and appreciation of Glasgow’s historic buildings for the benefit of the city’s residents and visitors.
The GCHT has publicly accessible headquarters in Glasgow, where you can pop in to collect leaflets, view exhibitions, get advice, or take one of their many talks and workshops.
The Cockburn Association is one of the oldest conservation organisations in the world, founded in 1875 and committed to the preservation and protection of Edinburgh’s character.
They work to promote the conservation and enhancement of the landscape of Edinburgh’s architectural heritage, as well as it’s landscape, encouraging the development of high quality contemporary buildings to complement Edinburgh’s historic building stock.
5. Historic Environment Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland is Scotland’s leading public body established to investigate, promote and care for Scotland’s built heritage and historic landscapes.
Historic Environment Scotland have a vast library of publications which cover everything from windows to garden landscaping, as well as a hub at the Engine Shed which you can visit for information and advice about your historic building.
6. Aberdeen City Heritage Trust
Incorporated in 2004, the ACHT works to promote and encourage the preservation, maintenance and enhancement of the historic, architectural and landscape heritage within the City of Aberdeen, all for the benefit of the general public and to further knowledge and understanding of such heritage and of conservation practices and techniques.
It delivers grants, education, training, and partnership working for historic building owners, community organisations and employers, while promoting a strong sustainability ethic.
7. Listed Property Owners Club
The Listed Property Owners Club is the only membership advice organisation in the UK specifically for the owners of listed buildings. Providing a wealth of independent support and advice for listed property owners, as well as lobbying government for the interests of listed building owners, the LPOC provides practical, independent help to assist listed building owners with the myriad of decisions that they are faced with at every stage of their ownership.
The LPOC is organising the first ever Scottish Listed Property Show on the 27th of October at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh. You can quote GLAZESAVE for a special discount on your tickets. https://www.lpoc.co.uk/the-listed-property-show-scotland/
