AGM, Dumfries and New Abbey weekend
Join us in Dumfries and New Abbey for our 68th AGM
and a tour of the lovely Shambellie House
D&G talk: the Galloway Castles of MacGibbon & Ross
Join us for a talk by Dr Janet Brennan-Inglis about the Galloway castles
surveyed by MacGibbon and Ross.
AGM, Inverness and Cromarty weekend
Join us in Inverness for our 67th AGM
and a talk by Calum Maclean on the highland architect Alexander Ross (1834 – 1925)
AGM & Railway Heritage Lecture
Join us, in person or online, for our 66th AGM
and a talk by Tim Hedley-Jones of the Railway Heritage Trust
CANCELLED: Rediscovering Dunglass
Unfortunately, this events has been cancelled, however the organisers are exploring
alternatives for disseminating the knowledge gathered for the event. We will provide
an update in due course.
Virtual AGM & Lecture: “Old buildings, why bother?”
Join us online for our 65th AGM and a talk by our outgoing President, Simon Green
Principles are Principles, but Variety is the Spice of Life!
Join James Simpson OBE RIBA FRIAS for a talk on three very different projects:
‘Law’s Close, Kirkcaldy’; ‘The Botanic Cottage’; and ‘Mavisbank’.
Midsteeple Quarter
Join Matt Baker, founder and board member of the Midsteeple Quarter project,
for a talk on this innovative community-led initiative to revitalise Dumfries High Street!
Scotch Baronial Architecture: Its Origins, Character and Meanings
Join Aonghus MacKechnie, co-author of ‘Scotch Baronial: Architecture
and National Identity in Scotland’, for a talk on the revival of the
Scottish Baronial style in 19th-century Scotland.
Loudoun Castle and Landscape Design in Scotland c.1700
Join Margaret Stewart for a presentation and screening of a film
about landscape design in Scotland around 1700.
Dunglass Harbour: Its History, Repair and Management
Ben Tindall speaks to us about this hidden historic fishing harbour
and how it was saved from development.
66 The House That Viewed the World
Join author John Fulton for a talk on the stories connected with 66 Queen Street.
The See-Through House
We are delighted to have Shelley Klein discussing with Colin McLean and Simon Green
her book about living in the modernist house designed by Peter Womersley.
‘Discover Your City’s History through its Architecture’ Online Workshop for Young People
The AHSS participates in Glasgow Doors Open Days Digital Festival!
AHSS VIRTUAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020
Notice is hereby given that the 64th AGM of The Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland
will be held on Thursday 29 October at 6.00pm.
Cancelled: Conservation Areas – Now and Tomorrow
Join us for a seminar on conservation area policy and management.
*This event has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Dumfries and Galloway Group Christmas Lunch
‘Tis the season! Join our Dumfries and Galloway Group for a festive lunch.
Trip to Glasgow City Chambers & The Willow Tea Rooms
Join our Dumfries and Galloway Group for an exciting day in Glasgow!
Lecture: Conservation Area Renewal in Stranraer
Conservation areas are an important part of the heritage landscape. Join our Dumfries and Galloway
Group for a talk about conservation area renewal in Stranraer.
Visit to Moat Brae & Buittle Castle
Join our Dumfries and Galloway Group for a trip to Moat Brae and Buittle Castle!
Lecture: Restoration of The Willow Tea Rooms
Join us for a talk on the restoration of The Willow Tea Rooms!
Dumfries and Galloway Group AGM & talk : ‘The Victorians’
Join us for our Annual General Meeting and a talk by Sybelle Thomson.
Lecture: Clay Buildings in Dumfries and Galloway
Join us for a talk on clay buildings in Dumfries and Galloway.
The Great Houses of Northumberland (and Newcastle from the River Tyne)
Dumfries and Galloway Northumberland Study Tour
Confessions of a Listed Building Inspector
AHSS Chairman Martin Robertson will provide insight into the important role of listed
building inspector.
Visit to Samye Ling Monastery
Join us for a visit to the first Tibetan Buddhist Centre to be established in the West of Scotland!
The Architecture, Gardens and Estate Plans of Drumlanrig Castle
Join us for an educational visit to the beautiful and A listed Drumlanrig Castle!
Dumfries and Galloway AGM, Baronial Architecture in South West Scotland
Join us for our Annual General Meeting and a talk on Baronial architecture in the region!
Conservation of all Buildings Great and Small
Join us for a talk with Robert Adams about building conservation.
The Life and Times of Walter Newall
Join us to learn about architect Walter Newall, who is well known for the striking sandstone
buildings characteristic of Dumfries.
National Study Tour 2018
Continuing our exploration of Scotland, our renowned Study Tour will next visit Galloway!
National Study Tour 2017
The AHSS is delighted to announce that our 2017 Study Tour
will be a five day trip to historic Ironbridge, in the heart of England.
Tongland Abbey Talk
David Devereux will give a talk in October entitled: ‘A tale of two Tongland ruins.’