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
Rockville: James Gowans’ ‘Romantic Rationalist’ Masterpiece with ANDY ARTHUR
Andy Arthur looks at the history of this remarkable building and its builder, James Gowans.
The Making of a Ducal Landscape with DAVID MUNRO
Join us for a talk by David Munro about the Drumlanrig designed landscape
The New Town of Edinburgh and Other Stories with SIMON LAIRD
Join us for a talk by Simon Laird about the successive phases of Edinburgh’s New Towns
Echoes of Faith: Protecting Religious Built Heritage in Secular Scotland with DJ JOHNSTON-SMITH
Join us for a talk by DJ Johnston-Smith about the work of Scotland’s Churches Trust
An Evolving Identity: Colour at Cables Wynd House and Linksview House with FIONA MCLACHLAN
Join us for a talk with Fiona McLachlan about these iconic Leith modernist buildings
Power from the Glens: Hydroelectricity and the 20th-Century Scottish Landscape with ALISTAIR FAIR & HARRIET RICHARDSON BLAKEMAN
Join us for a talk with Alistair Fair and Harriet Richardson Blakeman about these fascinating
20th-C structures of industrial architecture
*SOLD OUT* Tour of Edinburgh Futures Institute
A tour of the new futures-focused space for learning, research, and innovation at
the University of Edinburgh.
Tour of the SSC and Signet Libraries, Parliament Square
A guided tour led by Neil Mackenzie KC and James Hamilton
**Industrial Buildings Heritage Walk** SOLD OUT
A guided walk around Easter Road, led by Hetty Lancaster.
Forth & Borders Summer Party
This year’s summer party is being held at a private residence in Murrayfield, courtesy of our generous hosts, James and Anna Buxton.
Walking Tour of Dalkeith Palace and Park
Walking tour of Dalkeith Palace & Park led by Ian Gow and Charlotte Rostek
The Changing Face of Princes Street (**SORRY, SOLD OUT**)
Walking tour of Princes Street led by Mathew Reilly
Facile Princeps – the country houses of David Bryce
Join us for a talk by Dr Ralph St Clair Wade about the Scottish baronial architect David Bryce
David Chipperfield Architects – Working in Historic Contexts
Join us for a talk by Alasdair Graham of David Chipperfield Architects
Phoenix rising? a view to restoration of Mavisbank House
Join us for a talk by William Kay about his reconstruction of Mavisbank House
ONLINE ONLY “Happy Homes – the Edinburgh Colonies”
Join us for a talk by Professor Richard Rodger on this much-loved
and distinctly Edinburgh housing form
Post-War Designed Landscapes (Helen Bowman, SGLH)
Join us for a talk by Helen Bowman and Matt Benians on Scotland’s post-war designed landscapes
“Making our industrial heritage work for a more sustainable future” with Dr Miles Oglethorpe
Join us for a talk by Dr Miles Oglethorpe on industrial heritage and sustainability
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)
Calton Hill: promenades, panoramas and panopticons
Walking tour of Calton Hill area, with Hetty Lancaster
A Gala Meander: Architectural Highlights of Galashiels
Walking tour of Galashiels led by Tom Parnell
“Auld Greekie: the Athens of the North” with Dr Iain Gordon Brown
Join us for a talk by Dr Iain Gordon Brown on his new book examining
the artistic and architectural dimensions, as well as the social and
philosophical ones, of the story of Edinburgh’s brief self-identification
as ‘the Athens of the North’.
Building a Modern Scotland: The New Towns, 1947–76
Join us for a talk exploring the new towns of Scotland with Dr Alistair Fair
SORRY, POSTPONED: Colonies lecture with Richard Rodger
This lecture has been rescheduled to Autumn 2023
Researching the Granite City for ‘The Buildings of Scotland’
Join us for a talk on ‘The Buildings of Scotland’ with Joseph Sharples
Ornaments and Obelisks: Changes at Tyninghame in the Early 19th Century
Join us for a talk about the development of Tyninghame House and gardens with Judy Riley
Transforming the former Royal High School
Join us for a talk on the Royal High School development with Richard Murphy
Discovering Urban School Buildings in Medieval and Early Modern Scotland
Join us for a talk on the early urban school buildings of Scotland
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
SOLD OUT: A Meander Around Morningside
Venue: Meet at 6pm at the south-east corner of Greenhill Gardens (No.5 Bus Route)
Time: 6.00pm
Cost: £8
Miller, Marbles and MacRae: Walking Tour of Craigentinny and Restalrig
Venue: Meet at 6pm at Piershill Square West bus stop adjacent to Portobello Road
(Nos. 4, 5, 26 or 45 Bus Route)
Time: 6.00pm
Cost: £8
A Walking Tour of Warriston Cemetery
Venue: Meet at 6pm inside the main gates, at the east end of Warriston Gardens
(Nos. 8, 23 or 27 Bus Route)
Time: 6.00pm
Cost: £8
Forth & Borders Summer Party 2022
Venue: Trinity Bowling Club pavilion (1-3 Lomond Road, EH5 3JS)
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Cost: £15
Forth & Borders Group | 40th Annual General Meeting 2022
Notice is hereby given that the 40th AGM of the Forth & Borders Group of the
Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland will be held on Tuesday 24th May 2022 at 6.00pm
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.
Question Time: Scotland’s Historic Buildings and the Climate Emergency
Join us for a panel discussion on the problems and challenges of historic buildings
in relation to the climate emergency, post-COP26
Roads, bridges, landscapes and new towns on the Highland Circuit 1720 – 1830
Join us for our annual joint lecture with Scotland’s Garden and Landscape Heritage
The Impact of Enslavement on Scotland’s Built Environment
Join us for a talk on the impact of slavery on Scotland’s buildings
Contrasting Outcomes/Consistent Approach
Join us for a talk on architecture, sustainability and urban design with Rab Bennetts
Not Dead Space – Edinburgh’s 5 World Heritage Site Graveyards
Dr Susan Buckham’s lecture, postponed from October 2021
The Architectural Legacy of Sir Walter Scott
Simon Green speaks to us on Sir Walter Scott’s influence on Scottish architecture
(Not Dead Space: Edinburgh’s Five World Heritage Site Graveyards)
REPLACED BY
The Country House Scheme Of The National Trust For Scotland
NB: The Graveyards lecture has been postponed and replaced
with a lecture by Ian Gow, “THE COUNTRY HOUSE
SCHEME OF THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND”
(initially scheduled for Monday 14th February 2022)
Virtual AGM & Lecture: “Old buildings, why bother?”
Join us online for our 65th AGM and a talk by our outgoing President, Simon Green
FORTH & BORDERS GROUP | Virtual Annual General Meeting 2021
Notice is hereby given that the 39th AGM of the Forth & Borders Group of
the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland will be held on Tuesday 18 May 2021 at 6.00pm.
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: Forth & Borders Group 39th Annual General Meeting
Join us for the AGM and a tour of Stewart’s Melville College.
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.
Forth & Borders Group Christmas Party 2019
Join us for the 2019 Forth & Borders Christmas party!
Going Forth: Industrial Heritage beyond the Bridges
In this lecture, Tom Parnell delves into the Firth of Forth’s industrial past.
Collective Architecture
Chris Stewart speaks to us about the award-winning
architectural practice, Collective Architecture.
Ernest Gimson: Arts & Crafts Designer and Architect
Annette Carruthers presents new insights on the life and work of
“the greatest of the English artist-craftsmen”.
Sublime Experience in the Hermitage Wilderness Garden, Dunkeld
Join us for our annual joint lecture with Scotland’s Garden and Landscape Heritage!
Calton Hill and the Plans for Edinburgh’s Third New Town
We are delighted to have Dr Kirsten Carter McKee speaking on Calton Hill.
Walking Tour of Calton Hill
Want to know more about Edinburgh’s famous Calton Hill? Join us for a walking tour!
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED!
Coach Tour to Marchmont House
Join our Forth & Borders Group on an excursion to an A-listed Palladian mansion in Berwickshire.
New Horizons: Old Town Walk
Find a pair of comfortable shoes and join us for a tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town!
Newbattle Abbey College Visit
Join our Forth & Borders Group for an excursion
to the beautiful and fascinating Newbattle Abbey College!
Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford: ‘The Delilah of his Imagination’
Join us for an illuminating lecture about Abbotsford!
Hope in Honest Perfection? Rebuilding the Mackintosh
Join us for this timely lecture by Liz Davidson,
Senior Project Manager of the Mackintosh Restoration Project
Rules of Engagement: New Relevance/New Life
Dermot Patterson of LDN Architects talks to us about his innovative work on historic buildings.
Being Authentic: Restoring Historic Buildings and their Interiors
Join us for a thought-provoking lecture by Michael Davis examining
the notion of authenticity in architectural restoration and conservation projects.
Highland Retreats: The Influences of the Romantic North on Architecture and Taste
In this lecture, Mary Miers delves into the history and social context of Highland Estates.
Lecture: ‘Edinburgh 1544: Digitally Recreating Scotland’s Capital’
Join us for a lecture that reveals how a digital
representation of 16th century Edinburgh was produced.
Royal High School Fundraising Concert
Support the Royal High School Preservation Trust and enjoy performances by talented
music students!
Walking Tour Around the Western Approach Road and Union Canal
Join us for a tour of a rapidly developing area of Edinburgh.
Villas of Trinity Walk
Join us for a walk to view some of Edinburgh’s historical villas and more recent developments
in the area.
Coach Tour to Midlothian
Join us for a coach tour to fascinating historical buildings in Midlothian!
Walk in Grounds of Astley Ainslie Hospital
Join us for a walking tour of the grounds of Astley Ainslie Hospital.
Walk in Grounds of Holyrood Abbey Church
You may recognise the ruins, but do you know how they came to be that way? Join us for a tour
to learn more about this iconic Edinburgh site.
Forth & Borders Group 37th Annual General Meeting
Join us for the AGM and a visit to some historic parts of George Heriot’s School.
Forth & Borders Group Christmas Party
Join us for an exciting first look at the Patrick Geddes Centre!
Lecture: The Collapse of Holyrood Abbey Church in 1768
‘The wages of “extreme avarice or stupidity of an architect”: the collapse
of Holyrood Abbey church in 1768.’
Lecture: William Adam and Formal Landscape Design in Scotland 1720-1745
Join us for a lecture on the work of William Adam.
Heroines of the Canongate: Urban Reform in Edwardian Old Town
Join us in learning about a new perspective on urban reform in
Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Training the City: Built Heritage Legacy of a Railway Battle
Join us for a lecture on the impact of railways on local heritage.
Lecture: British Architects, Landscape Designers and Gardeners in Russia
To Russia with Love: British architects, landscape designers and gardeners
in Russia.
Lecture: Edinburgh’s Unbuilt ‘Opera House’, 1960 – 1975
‘An Object Lesson in How Not to Get Things Done’: Edinburgh’s Unbuilt
‘Opera House’, 1960-1975
A Day in Perth
Visit St Ninian’s Episcopal Cathedral, the Fair Maid’s House and other wonderful
sites in Perth!
Coach Visit to Haddington
Visit Amisfield Walled Garden, Lennoxlove, the John Gray Centre
– Now fully booked!
Walk to see Dean Valley Regeneration Plan
Come walk along the Water of Leith and learn about the Dean Valley
Regeneration Project.
Edinburgh New Town Walk
Come learn about buildings ‘that exist, have gone, and never were’ on a walk
through Edinburgh’s New Town.
Lecture: Lorimer & Dods — A 30 year enduring friendship
Robert Riddel will discuss the architecture of Robin Dods and its Arts and Crafts
origins, as built in Australia between 1896 and 1920.
Save the RHS Fundraising Concert and Reception
Two world-class pianists: Malcolm Martineau and Steven Osborne with eminent
soprano Lorna Anderson will perform works by Beethoven and Schubert.
Forth & Borders 36th Annual General Meeting
The Forth & Borders Group are delighted to invite you to our 2017 AGM
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.
Edinburgh New Town – An Enlightenment Project?
Architectural Historian John Lowrey speaks to us on Edinburgh’s Classicism
Re-thinking Scotland’s Theatre Architecture
Dr Alistair Fair focuses on the period between 1951 -1995
Furnishing the Tower House
Michael Pearce talks to us about nobles, lairds, merchants and craftsmen
Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, his legacy in Scotland
Our popular, annual joint lecture with Scotland’s Garden & Landscape Heritage
Christmas Party (Forth & Borders)
With our grateful thanks to Lord Wolffe and the Faculty of Advocates
Seminar and Tour of buildings by Peter Womersley
Attend a morning seminar in Edinburgh and an afternoon tour led by Simon Green
to visit buildings by the modernist architect in the Scottish Borders.
Walking Tour of Fettes College Grounds
Fettes College is perhaps the most impressive of Edinburgh’s renowned independent schools.