The Conservation, Care and Maintenance of Scotland’s Historic Kirkyards Course
To be held at Fyvie Castle, Fyvie, Aberdeenshire, the Scottish Traditional Skills Training Centre will deliver a highly important two day training course: THE CONSERVATION, CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SCOTLAND’S HISTORIC KIRKYARDS.
The course has been developed in response to the need to provide specialist training for individuals and representatives of organisations responsible for protecting, conserving and managing Historic Kirkyards in Scotland. The Course, which will be attended by a small, select group of individuals from throughout Scotland, will examine the key issues and factors which must be understood and addressed in order to successfully meet the challenges and opportunities presented by our Historic Kirkyards.
To this end, over the two days, a range of leading authorities will impart valuable information as well as highly useful advice and guidance to those involved in developing programmes for the care, conservation and maintenance of this critically important element within our Built and Cultural Heritage. The Event will also provide an outstanding opportunity for those attending to share ideas and exchange information concerning the specific Kirkyard projects they are involved in.
As we have received support for the delivery of The Course from Aberdeenshire Council, we are able to offer places for those attending at a greatly reduced fee of £200 for the two days. The fee includes registration for the course, catering during the two days, as well as dinner and refreshments in the Castle on Tuesday evening. You will need to arrange your own accommodation.
To enable a high degree of interaction between those attending and presenting, a limited number of delegate places are available. A cheque for £200 made payable to the Scottish Traditional Skills Training Centre will secure your place on The Course. This should be posted to the Scottish Traditional Skills Training Centre, Fyvie Castle, Fyvie, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8JS.
If you have any questions or require further information contact Sarah Singleton on 01888 511347 or at: soundcraft [at] towiebarclay [dot] co [dot] uk
| Day 1 | ||
| 9:30am | Welcome / Coffee & Introduction | Marc Ellington: Project Director, STSTC |
| 10am | The cultural history of the Scottish Kirkyard | Prof. Peter Davidson: Historian, Writer and Prof. of Renaissance Studies at the University of Aberdeen |
| 10:45am | Questions | |
| 11am | Tea Break | |
| 11:15am | Surveying Kirkyards, recording inscriptions and disseminating the information | Bruce Bishop: The Moray Burial Ground Research Group |
| 12pm | Questions | |
| 12:15pm | The conservation, cleaning and repair of monuments | Nicola Ashurst: Conservator & Internationally Recognised Authority on Stone Conservation & Repai |
| 1pm | Questions | |
| 1:15pm | Lunch | |
| 2pm | Conserving and protecting tombstones, monuments and historic buildings in Kirkyards – onsite at Fyvie Kirkyard | Andrew Wright: Leading Scottish Conservation Architect |
| 3:30pm | Tea Break in the Billiard Room | |
| 4:45pm | Tour of Fyvie Castle | |
| 6pm | Pre Dinner Refreshments in the Morning Room | |
| 6:30pm | Dinner in the Dining Room, followed by local traditional music in the Gallery | |
| Day 2 | ||
| 9am | Coffee on Arrival | |
| 9:15am | Involving the community in initiatives to conserve, protect and maintain Kirkyards | Richard Leith, Environment Planner, Aberdeenshire Council |
| 10am | Questions | |
| 10:15am | The conservation, repair and maintenance of walls, railings and gates | Ali Davey: Project Manager, Technical Conservation Group, Historic Scotland |
| 11am | Questions | |
| 11:15am | Addressing security requirements, preventing vandalism and dealing with graffiti | Stephen Gordon: Senior Conservator, Historic Scotland Conservation Centre |
| 12pm | Questions | |
| 12:15pm | Lunch | |
| 1:15pm | Quantifying the cultural value and historic significance of your Kirkyard | Sally Foster: Head of Scheduling, Historic Scotland |
| 2pm | Questions | |
| 2:15pm | Developing, managing and operating an ongoing maintenance programme | Lead by Marc Ellington and Ann McKenzie |
| 3pm | Questions | |
| 3:30pm | Tea Break | |
| 3:45pm | Finish | |
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