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11/06/2026

Did you know that AHSS members can access the complete digital archive of the AHSS Magazine?

The current issue is now available in the members’ area of our website, alongside the complete digital archive of past editions.

This edition explores the bicentenary of the Royal Scottish Academy, William Playfair’s search for stone for the Royal Institution, fire safety in historic buildings, traditional skills, conservation casework, and the mystery of Edinburgh’s missing Trinity Stones.

Access to the full digital archive is included with AHSS membership, giving you decades of insight into Scotland’s architecture and historic environment.

https://www.ahss.org.uk/magazine/

Magazine is edited by Abigail Daly / Ruskin Lane

09/06/2026

🏰 Our Strathclyde Group is looking forward to a day exploring some of the Scottish Borders’ finest architectural treasures this August.

Our Summer Study Day will take us to the magnificent Mellerstain House and Floors Castle, where we’ll discover centuries of architectural innovation, beautiful interiors, impressive collections and stunning landscapes.

From the elegance of the Adam family designs at Mellerstain to the dramatic Gothic transformation of Floors Castle, this promises to be a fascinating journey through Scotland’s architectural history.

And with fellow heritage enthusiasts along for the ride, it’s sure to be a memorable day out.

📸 Which historic house in Scotland would be top of your must-visit list?

https://www.ahss.org.uk/news-events/scottish-borders-gems-from-renaissance-to-classical/

04/06/2026

* UPDATE: This event is postponed due to a technical issue and we will advertise a new date soon! *

We’re looking forward to setting sail on Edinburgh’s historic Union Canal for this year’s Forth & Borders Group Summer Party!

Join fellow AHSS members and friends aboard the Lochrin Belle for a leisurely evening cruise through the heart of the city, with the chance to enjoy the canal’s rich heritage from a unique perspective. The Union Canal has connected communities, industries and landscapes for over 200 years – and there’s no better way to experience it than from the water itself.

Good company, fascinating surroundings and a summer evening on the canal – what more could you ask for?

https://www.ahss.org.uk/news-events/events/fb-summer-party-a-cruise-on-board-the-lochrin-belle-along-the-union-canal/

📸 Re-Union Canal Boats

27/05/2026

🏙️ Discover the architecture and stories of Victorian Glasgow with the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland Strathclyde Group.

This summer study day explores a rich slice of the city’s nineteenth-century built heritage, examining the architecture, industry and urban development that shaped Glasgow at its height.

📅 Saturday 4 July
🕐️ 2- 4pm
📍 Kelvinside House, Glasgow

Full details and booking information: https://www.ahss.org.uk/news-events/a-rich-slice-of-victorian-glasgow/

21/05/2026

🏛️ Join the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland Strathclyde Group for a special summer study day exploring two of Scotland’s great historic houses.

📍 House of the Binns
📍 Hopetoun House

From the lived-in character of the House of the Binns to the magnificent Georgian interiors of Hopetoun, this day offers a fascinating insight into Scotland’s architectural and social history.

📅 Saturday 6 June
🕙 10am–2.30pm
🎟️ £30 per person

More information and booking details: https://www.ahss.org.uk/news-events/great-houses-of-west-lothian/

18/05/2026

🏛️ Explore restoration, ruins and historic gardens in Ellon with the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland North East Group.

This special visit includes Leask House (also known as Pitlurg), built in 1826 by Archibald Simpson for the Gordon family. Destroyed by fire in 1927, the house lay in ruins until restoration began in 1989.

The tour also visits Ellon Castle Gardens, where the remains of the old castle and its once-renowned gardens are being carefully restored.

📅 Saturday 23 May
🎟️ £14 per person (includes tea)

To book, contact Amanda Booth: [email protected]

14/05/2026

☀️ Explore Scotland’s built heritage this summer with the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland Strathclyde Group Summer Study Days programme.

From grand country houses and Georgian interiors to Victorian Glasgow and Scottish Borders architecture, this year’s programme offers expert-led visits to remarkable places of architectural and historic interest.

Upcoming events include:
🏛️ 6 June | Great Houses of West Lothian
🏙️ 4 July | A Rich Slice of Victorian Glasgow
🏰 1 August | Scottish Borders Gems: From Renaissance to Classical

Find full details and booking information on the AHSS website: https://www.ahss.org.uk/news-events/

12/05/2026

🌳 Happening tonight in Aberdeen

Join the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland North East Group for a fascinating talk exploring the history of Union Terrace Gardens — Aberdeen’s second public park.

Local historian David Oswald will look at how the gardens came to be, their changing role in city life, and why they remain such an important part of Aberdeen’s story.

📅 Tonight — Tuesday 12 May
🕖 7pm
📍 New King’s, University of Aberdeen, Room NK3

To book, contact Prof Claire Wallace: [email protected]

29/04/2026

🏛️ Great Houses of West Lothian

Join the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland Strathclyde Group for a special summer study day visiting two of Scotland’s most remarkable historic houses.

This full-day trip by car explores properties of exceptional architectural, historical and cultural significance:

📍 House of the Binns
Home to the Dalyell family since the early 17th century, this much-loved house has grown in stages since the 1610s and retains the atmosphere of a lived family home.

📍 Hopetoun House
One of Scotland’s grandest country houses, combining the work of Sir William Bruce, William Adam and his sons. Highlights include magnificent Georgian interiors and insights into ongoing conservation work.

📅 Saturday 6 June 2026
🕙 10am–2.30pm
📍 Starts at House of the Binns, Linlithgow
🎟️ £30 per person

To book, complete and return the booking form or book online: https://www.ahss.org.uk/news-events/great-houses-of-west-lothian/

27/04/2026

🏛️ Explore lost grandeur and remarkable restoration in Ellon

Leask House (also known as Pitlurg) was built in 1826 by renowned architect Archibald Simpson, destroyed by fire in 1927, and has been under restoration since 1989 by its current owners.

The old castle at Ellon dates back to the 1400s and was dramatically transformed into a romantic ruin in 1851. Its once-famous gardens are now being carefully restored by a local trust.

📅 Saturday 23 May 2026
🕒 Time TBC
🎟️ £14 per person (includes tea)

To book, contact Amanda Booth: [email protected]
https://www.ahss.org.uk/news-events/leask-house-ellon-and-ellon-castle-gardens/

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