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Borders Town Trains Trades for Historic Homes
19 Nov
Summary
- A new training program focuses on traditional building skills for historic properties.
- Eyemouth faces a shortage of skilled tradespeople for urgent building repairs.
- The course will train up to 14 individuals in stonemasonry and joinery.
Historic buildings in the Borders coastal town of Eyemouth are slated for vital repairs through an innovative training initiative. Scotland faces a significant shortage of tradespeople with traditional building skills, leaving numerous centuries-old municipal properties in desperate condition.
To combat this crisis, a pilot program will commence in the new year, equipping up to 14 individuals with essential skills such as stonemasonry and joinery. The initial 20-week course will focus on repointing and windowsill repairs at the category A-listed Gunsgreen House, built in 1753.
This program offers a unique opportunity to build careers in heritage conservation, with hopes for further training phases. Applications are open to individuals aged 16 and over, with taster sessions being held locally to encourage participation and address the urgent need for skilled craftspeople to maintain Scotland's historic architectural legacy.
