Traditional building owners across the Scottish Borders are being invited to attend a workshop event in Selkirk.

The session is being run in association with the Selkirk Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS), which is focused on a range of heritage and conservation-based regeneration activities within the town centre over a five year period.

During the event, four leading experts will examine the basic principles and critical factors associated with identifying potential sustainable futures for traditional buildings of all types.


Colin Gilmour, Selkirk CARS Project Officer, said: "In recent years a number of 'at risk' buildings across the country have become the subject of high profile restoration projects, resulting in their successful adaptation for a range of alternative uses.

“However, for each of these 'heritage rescue' projects there are many traditional buildings, from town centre shops to large country houses, which are facing an uncertain future.

"This event will bring owners of such buildings together and give them a better understanding of how they can make best use of their properties, keep them in good condition and secure their future for generations to come."

The workshop will take place at The Haining, Selkirk from 9.30am to 4.30pm on Thursday, 25 May.

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(LM/MH)