@archaeobuild

Buildings archaeology | vernacular building conservation | modern natural building | self-employed | Scotland/Netherlands

 Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Joined April 2011
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How can local materials and ancient skills help us with sustainable building practices for the modern age? We found out by building a traditional turf hut at @ComrieCroft in Perthshire. Discover how we got on in our new blog 👇 blog.engineshed.scot/2024/01…
A small, thatched roof hut in the countryside. The hut is made from earth and has a large, rectangular opening for a door.

ALT A small, thatched roof hut in the countryside. The hut is made from earth and has a large, rectangular opening for a door.

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The @HistEnvScot Research & Climate Change team are on an away day today. The first stop was @ComrieCroft to see the turf building being constructed by @archaeobuild inspired by a mix of prehistoric and historic venacular archaeology using sustainable and local materials
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Want to learn about or try out a traditional building skill? We’ve selected top locations taking part in @doorsopendays festival by @scotcivictrust who are showcasing learning opportunities for these vital skills. Check start times before you go! Our pick of the projects (1/8)
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Indeed, we have some nice trad skills activities lined up for 16 and 17 September, as we launch our new learning centre @bellyclone 🎉 – at Scotland, United Kingdom
The Engine Shed@HESEngineShed1 Sep 2023
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Take part in traditional skills taster sessions supported by @archaeobuild, including drystone walling, lime pointing, earth building, clay plasters and natural paint-making at Little Bellyclone Farm, Perth and Kinross. doorsopendays.org.uk/places/…
A collection of angular looking grey rocks with two gloved hands, as if the people are selecting a stone from a pile.

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Big boost for skills training in Scotland! The @HamishOgstonFdn are investing £5.2m into our traditional skills programme. The funding will help boost the specialist skills needed to conserve and maintain Scotland’s historic built environment. 👇 ow.ly/XrLB50PwtkZ
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Call for ‘River Detectives’ to join heritage project in east Perthshire dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local…
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Welcome to @bellyclone where we are setting up a learning centre for archaeo-based regeneration. And to kick us off we recorded this podcast episode, explaining exactly why it makes sense to look back to move forward. exarc.net/podcast/mud-matter…
Interior of an Iron-Age building with smouldering fire and warm earthen colours on the wall

ALT Interior of an Iron-Age building with smouldering fire and warm earthen colours on the wall

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“What’s the best I thing I can do as an individual to address the climate crisis?” Answer: Don’t be an individual! The best thing you can do is without any doubt to >join with others<. And become an active part of the emerging #ClimateMajority. (Pse RT to express agreement…)
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Any recommendations for good non-monetary/reciprocal payment approaches in UK/Scotland? I seem to remember @MandaScott discussing this but cannot find the relevant episode...
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18C estate map with proposed circle of unknown purpose. Annotation reads: "Here might be made a ??? in the angle of the road" Can anyone make out the ineligible word - Pl....-something?
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Seems we have concensus! Thanks – at Crieff, Scotland
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Happy new year! Did you see that we released series 2 of our podcast Heart to Hearth over the break? There are 10 episodes full of fascinating chats with people who care for our vernacular buildings. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: heart-to-hearth.simplecast.c…
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I’ll be filming the talk as part of my @BFI funded doc on Falkland Estate’s transition of ownership. If you’re a landowner interested in change or sceptical of new ways of doing things, I’d love to meet you. Pls get in touch if you plan to join (Pt2/2) orfc.org.uk/orfc-2023-in-per…
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Powerful and important." - @MrMatthewTodd. You can download my #book, 'Do you want to know the truth? The surprising rewards of climate honesty' for #free via the link below. 249897.e-junkie.com/product/…
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"We’re trying to provide a home for the many people who are not up for gluing themselves to the M25 but who are increasingly concerned and really want to do something." A #deepdive into the new @moderateflank on the #AccidentalGods podcast.👇💚 accidentalgods.life/telling-…
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What is the @moderateflank? I joined @MandaScott on the #AccidentalGods #podcast to discuss. Do listen (and check out the many other excellent episodes too). 🌍💚 accidentalgods.life/telling-…
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Anybody in Strathearn area want to come help us pull some bracken for a hutting and tree planting project?! This Thu and Fri afternoon, with cake! brackenbusters.eventbrite.co…
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Anybody here have referenes to significance of horizontal panes in Perthshire sash and cash windows? Asking on behalf of a Perthshire steading. @sashandcase @SVBWG @HistEnvScot
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@DarrenMcLean_uk?
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