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Join The Heritage Alliance for Heritage Debate 2026, bringing together leading voices in the sector to discuss how heritage can stay relevant today. This free, online event takes place on 18 November 2026 from 11am-1pm. Book your place: bit.ly/4kc8sf8
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55% of surveyors say skills shortages are reducing their capacity to meet demand, according to findings published in RICS Surveying Skills Report 2026. Explore the full report, and the implication for the built environment sector, here: bit.ly/4yq0gLR
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BEFS was pleased to join RICS Scotland at the Enterprise Forum’s Scottish Business Reception on Tuesday, hearing cross-sector leaders and the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport share their vision for the Scottish economy.
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There are over 30 events and training opportunities coming up this October and November in BEFS Bulletin! From regeneration and sustainability to heritage science and building maintenance, there’s plenty to get involved in. See the full selection: bit.ly/4hYHPJj
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BEFS is pleased to welcome the Scottish Castles Association (SCA) as a new Member! The SCA promotes the preservation, study and use of Scotland’s castles. They are currently developing a national archive of Scotland’s castles – learn more: bit.ly/4i4aJX9
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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
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💬 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
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BEFS Bulletin 406 is out now! This edition covers new consultations, sector skills and funding updates: bit.ly/4hYHPJj
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🎧 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
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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
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💭 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
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🛠️ 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
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📝 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
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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
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💬 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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