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Màiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic, has responded to a letter sent by BEFS Places of Worship Forum requesting clarity on the future of Scotland’s Places of Worship pilot fund. Read the Cabinet Secretary’s full response: bit.ly/4zNGmvy
💬 From outdoor access to hyperscale data centres, upcoming Scottish Parliament consultations seek views on a range of issues. Explore new consultation opportunities in BEFS Bulletin 406: bit.ly/4hYHPJj
BEFS Bulletin 406 is out now! This edition covers new consultations, sector skills and funding updates: bit.ly/4hYHPJj
🎧 Tune into Architecture & Design Scotland's podcast Value of Design; their latest episode explores the role of architecture in a world shaped by climate change, considering circular construction and material passports: bit.ly/4zaa8dp
The Scottish Government has announced increased funding for Modern Apprenticeships. Providers of apprenticeship places will see a 10% funding rise in 2027-28 - an £8.8 million uplift applying to all types of apprenticeship frameworks. Learn more: bit.ly/4yFiHNO
💭 Would you like to learn traditional skills or access professional development in the built environment sector? Apply now for Glasgow City Heritage Trust's training grants, open until the end of March 2027: bit.ly/4dkiWVL
🛠️ A new toolkit, released by Under One Roof in partnership with the University of Strathclyde, aims to help tenement owners form owners' associations to keep their buildings in good repair. Download it for free: bit.ly/4zi2Nss
📝 From traditional building maintenance to finance and fundraising, there are plenty of training opportunities coming up across the sector this October and November. See the details in BEFS Bulletin 405: bit.ly/4zESLlx
Is commercial-to-residential conversion a new model for climate resilient city building? An article discusses key learnings from Canadian retrofit exemplars: bit.ly/4cLU60F
💬 Share your views on HES's proposed updates to the Historic Environment Policy for Scotland, the national policy that guides decision-making affecting the historic environment. The public consultation closes on 3 December 2026: bit.ly/4B2XheM
As Heritage Careers Week (5-9 October) aimed to raise awareness of routes into the sector, HES’s latest Employers’ Skills Survey shows 8 in 10 heritage employers report skills gaps. Learn more about the skills gap and career pathways: bit.ly/4jKFe70
BEFS has responded to the National Lottery Good Causes Funding consultation, highlighting positive outcomes produced by National Lottery Heritage Fund project funding and noting its importance in a challenging context for delivery costs: bit.ly/4htoSya
SURF, Scotland's Regeneration Forum, has revealed the shortlist for the 2026 SURF Awards! 15 projects have been shortlisted across 5 categories, with Derek Rankine, BEFS Head of Policy, a judge for the Improving Scotland's Places category. Learn more: bit.ly/47AiS0J
BEFS Bulletin 405 is out now! Featuring news from the SURF Awards, plans for a new Retrofit Centre and BEFS response to the National Lottery Good Causes Funding consultation: bit.ly/4zESLlx
Tour guides, archaeologists, blacksmiths, stone masons and more - they all make up Scotland’s historic environment sector. SHEA 2026 shows that the historic environment produces 84,000+ full time equivalent jobs across the sector. Learn more here: bit.ly/3UyvAKm
"Too many heritage buildings reach crisis before help arrives" - a key conclusion from a new report by BEFS Member Historic Houses, with recommendations relevant to Scotland. Read their exploration of 'at risk' heritage here: bit.ly/4rvSvSQ
How much vacant or derelict land is there in Scotland – and what has been done to bring it back to use? New statistics published by the Scottish Government reveal the extent and state of such land: bit.ly/3UOztuJ
🏰 The Scottish Castles Association is developing a national record of Scotland's castles, aiming to create an evidence base for education, conservation and decision-making. The launch will be marked by a fundraising dinner on 18 November 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4AEpfxi
🏠 SHEA 2026 shows that £6.6bn is needed to convert Scotland's pre-1919 homes to be more sustainable. Explore the full findings on repair and maintenance: bit.ly/3UyvAKm
Research funded by BEFS Member the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland will help record, analyse and preserve Scotland's medieval carved stones – some housed in churches earmarked for closure and sale, making this research timely. Read more: bit.ly/4yFH9OE
