Join us for a special conservation networking day at Bannockburn House, generously funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, National Lottery players, and Historic Environment Scotland as part of our emergency works and conservation programme.

Behind the Restoration: Meet the Architect and Meet the Engineer offers a unique opportunity to step inside one of Scotland’s most ambitious community-led conservation projects and meet the professionals helping to save Bannockburn House.

Throughout the day, guests will hear from the conservation architect, conservation structural engineer, and other specialists involved in the project. Each will share how they have approached the challenges of working with a fragile Category A listed building, the decisions that shape emergency conservation work, and what it is like to build a career in heritage, architecture, engineering, and traditional skills.

The event is designed to be informal, engaging, and practical, with plenty of time for conversation, questions, and networking over coffee. A light breakfast will be available on arrival, with teas, coffees, and snacks provided throughout the day, followed by a catered lunch. Please let us know via email in advance if you have any allergies or dietary requirements. Email: events@bannockburnhouse.scot

Guests will also enjoy a guided Heritage Conservation Tour of Bannockburn House, exploring the building, its current condition, and the emergency works now underway. The tour will highlight how conservation professionals, volunteers, funders, and the wider community are working together to protect the house and bring its stories back to life.

Courtesy of Stirling City Heritage Trust, the day will also include live traditional skills demonstrations, including stonemasonry and roofing, giving guests the chance to see conservation trades in action and understand the specialist craft skills needed to care for historic buildings.

This is a rare chance to go behind the scenes, meet the people shaping the future of Bannockburn House, and discover how conservation happens in practice — from professional decision-making and structural challenges to hands-on heritage skills and community involvement.

Included in the day:
Light breakfast, teas, coffees, snacks, catered lunch, professional talks, networking opportunities, traditional skills demonstrations, and a guided Heritage Conservation Tour of Bannockburn House.