Latest Restoration News - Fife Historic Buildings Trust

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Burntisland Open Days

Revitalisation of Dunfermline’s Heritage to Support Growing Visitor Economy

Image: The Mercat Cross has been painted following analysis of the historic paint colours.

The Mercat Cross is returning to Inverkeithing!

Traditional Skills survey to help safeguard Fife’s historical buildings

Thousands successfully invested in heritage skills for Fife

New funding awarded to help bring Dunfermline’s disused historic buildings back to life

Inverkeithing Heritage Regeneration project stone carving competition

Heritage Trust Network Annual Conference

A Memorable Day in Falkirk: Exploring Hidden Gems and Delights

The next big thing in Heritage: Whole Lifecycle Carbon Assessments

Inverkeithing Town House

Unveiling Fife’s Rich Heritage: Exploring Top Resources, Libraries, and Archives for History Enthusiasts

Unveiling the Timeless Treasures: Exploring Fife’s Top 7 Heritage Sites

Buckhaven Heritage Regeneration Project

Activities and training update: Inverkeithing Heritage Regeneration Project

Explore the Delights of Perth: A Memorable Day Trip from Fife

Unveiling the Historic Tapestry of Fife, Scotland: Tracing Centuries of Rich Heritage

1 day itinerary for Aberdeen

Top 4 things to do in Cupar

Buckhaven Heritage Regeneration Project Announcement

Workers on a rooftop

How to Choose the Right Contractors for Building Repairs in Traditional Buildings

2 day Itinerary for St Andrews

2 Day Itinerary for Glasgow

Royal History in Fife

7 warning signs your home needs some TLC

2 Day Itineray for Edinburgh

4 reasons why you should embrace the heritage in your community

Bridge at Falkland Estate

Top 12 Things to do in Fife with your Family

1 day Itinerary for Dundee

6 History Books about Fife

Cement pointing

5 Things to Consider when Repairing a Traditional Building

people looking at buildings

8 Things Needed for Rescuing Heritage

Window Repair

SLCT grading quicklime

Traditional Skills Mentoring

High School Students re-imagining heritage

Re-imagining heritage challenge

Kinghorn Beach

Top 6 Things to do in Kinghorn

Dysart Tollbooth

Top 4 things to do in Dysart

Student and Trainer

Traditional skills a hit with Inverkeithing High School pupils

Window display in Divit dungeon

Building up success in the Divit Dungeon.

Inverkeithing Town House

Living Stories of Inverkeithing’s Lost Industries

DigIt Creative Illustration

Burgh Survey Dig and Commission

Workers analysing stone work

Transformation work starts on Inverkeithing’s historic Town House

Inverkeithing Friary

Inverkeithing Friary and Friary Gardens

Inverkeithing Heritage Regeneration: Lead Course

Inverkeithing Town House: Write an inscription for the bell

Scottish Lime Centre Workshop

Property Maintenance Series Event Four

photograph of Aaron Richardson

Apprentice of Traditional Skills

Photograph of Sophie

Sophie’s Internship Diary: Final Entry

Photograph of Sophie

Sophie’s Internship Diary: Week 3

Photograph of Sophie

Sophie’s Internship Diary: Weeks 1 & 2

Bill Taylor

Bill Taylor

Exterior of Kinghorn Town Hall on a Sunny Day

Kinghorn Town Hall celebrates heritage funding award

Inverkeithing Regeneration Project Zoom Call

Innovative archaeology outreach group recognised by National Awards

Fife Historic Buildings Trust - Inverkeithing - Doors Open Day

West Fife’s Digital Doors Open

Opening Self-Catering Safely After Lockdown

FHBT during lockdown

I Will Remember Lockdown

FHBT Maintenance Skills for Homeowners

Free Online Event: Traditional Garden Walls – Maintenance Skills for Homeowners

Fife Historic Buildings Trust - Inverkeithing Regeneration

Inverkeithing Local History Society – learning together in lockdown

Inverkeithing Town House

Inverkeithing Heritage Team Looking at New Ways of Engagement

self-catering holiday lets, Fife

Temporary Closure of Our Self-Catering Holiday Apartments, in Fife

Inverkeithing's Town House

Inverkeithing’s Town House – People Making History

Inverkeithing Town Hall building

Inverkeithing Burgh Survey Project Information Meeting

A Year of Awards for Cupar CARS/THI

#ThanksToYou Special Offer

Inverkeithing High School pupils and MSPs receive mini-masterclasses in traditional building skills

A ‘Stitch in Time’ for Cupar Town Centre

Cupar Town Centre Heritage Project wants your feedback

Amazing Archaeological Discovery at Cupar’s East Moat Hill

Looking back on 2019

Inverkeithing Town Hall building

Busy anniversary year for FHBT

Lorraine’s Recommendations of where to go when staying in our holiday apartments

Cupar Burgh Chambers – Furniture & Furnishings

Cupar Burgh Chambers Open for Holiday Bookings

Historic Environment Scotland Visit

Architects lerning about stone matching on site

Mentoring in Traditional Building Skills

Beth’s Recommendations of where to go when staying in our holiday apartments

Cupar Burgh Chambers Open Day Recap

Cupar Burgh Chambers after restoration - pink paint removed and beautiful stonework restored

Cupar Burgh Chambers Open Day

Kinghorn Town Hall Featured Image

Kinghorn Town Hall News – A busy summer season

Inverkeithing Featured Image

Inverkeithing Consultation

Cupar Project Header Image

Cupar CARS/THI grants