We were asked by one of our funders Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to host this years annual Conservation and Regeneration Scheme (CARS) Seminar. This was held last week on the 25th October at Falkirk Trinity Church. Over 60 people were in attendance from various CARS and THI projects around Scotland. Over the course of the…
The THI Team have been developing three new publications for the public. These include Traditional Buildings Maintenance Guide, Improving Falkirk’s Shopfronts and Falkirk Architecture Learning Resources. These are all now available as pdf downloads via the website. The Traditional Buildings Maintenance Guide and Improving Falkirk’s Shopfronts have been developed to offer guidance to both building and shop owners on how to maintain and…
Traditional building skills demonstrations are taking place in Falkirk’s historic town centre this week. The event is being organised by Forth Valley Traditional Buildings Forum to raise awareness of the traditional building skills and materials involved in maintaining the historic buildings in Falkirk town centre and across Scotland. The free event will be in Falkirk…
Small changes can make a big difference to how attractive a shopfront looks. Come along to find out practical tips from an architect about how to improve your shopfront in a way that suits the Conservation Area of Falkirk. A short presentation from Falkirk Council will follow the talk. This is a FREE, drop-in…
The Falkirk THI Training Programme for 2016/17 is now available to view at the following link: Falkirk THI Training Programme Come along and learn more about looking after your traditional building with free seminars on property maintenance issues such as tackling damp, repairing draughty windows, and organising common repairs. We are also offering heavily subsidised training…
The ‘Cock o’ the Steeple’ has left its perch for the first time in 37 years for a well deserved makeover! The restoration and conservation work to the Steeple is progressing well. The contractor Land Engineering are carrying out repairs to the stonework, windows and the clock face. You may have noticed that the clock…
Are you interested in applying for a THI grant? If so please get in touch if with the THI Project Officer. The grant application process for building projects is closing on Friday 2nd September 2016. All grant applications for THI funding need to be submitted before this date. Applications received after 2nd September will not…
Refurbishment work of Falkirk’s iconic Steeple is set to go ahead. Starting later this month £748k refurbishment work will be carried out by award-winning Glasgow based specialist conservation company Land Engineering over a 39 week period. Situated in the High Street of the town, the current landmark stands approximately 140 feet high and has dominated the town’s skyline…
The owners of 56 Vicar Street have been successful in their application for a grant of £4228 from the THI Common Fund to repair and refurbish their timber, sash & case windows. This property has a total of seven windows, which are in varying states of disrepair with some letting in water and considerable drafts.…