🏛️ Places still available! Join BEFS at "Places of Worship: Planning Forward" conference 27 Aug in Glasgow. Interactive event for all stakeholders planning the future of faith buildings. Learn more: ow.ly/4L1y50WBufR #BEFSEvent

In case you missed it: Community Right to Buy review consultation open! Scottish Government is simplifying the process for rural, urban & crofting communities to acquire land and assets. Easy read & Gaelic versions available. Closes 5 Oct 👉consult.gov.scot/agriculture-an… #LandReform

🔥 New The Engine Shed Short Guide: Fire Safety Management in Traditional Buildings for Dutyholders now available from The Engine Shed. Essential reading for heritage property managers and building owners 👉 ow.ly/6sIC50WBuCs #FireSafety #Heritage #TraditionalBuildings

🏗️ Some lunchtime reading: Global approaches to Radical Retrofit report from Economist Impact. Cities must accelerate retrofitting from 1% to 3% annually to meet climate goals. 🔗 ow.ly/Teng50WBut0 #Retrofit #ClimateAction

We’re hitting the road! This autumn, the Scottish Land Commission is hosting public meetings across Scotland and we want to hear what matters most to your community. We will be in: 📍 Wick, Dumfries, Stornoway and Aberdeen Booking open for Wick and Dumfries | Booking opening

🔧 RICS launches Whole Life Carbon Assessment software validation programme! New directory provides confidence for professionals using carbon measurement tools in built environment practice. 🔗 ow.ly/JeXf50WBuTR #Sustainability #Carbon

🚪 Doors Open Days September weekend schedule now available! Discover Scotland's hidden heritage gems with free access to historic buildings, architecture tours & special events across the country 🔗doorsopendays.org.uk/2025-weekends? #DoorsOpenDays #Heritage #Architecture

In case you missed it: 📖 Planning Aid Scotland Strategy 2025-2028 published! Setting out vision for democratising planning and supporting communities across Scotland to engage with the planning system. Learn more: ow.ly/ZlaU50WBvfY #Planning #Community

Reminder: 📅 Stay up to date with all the latest built environment events! Check out the BEFS Events Calendar for training, conferences, networking opportunities across Scotland's heritage sector: ow.ly/lkWr50WBvwk #BEFS #Heritage #Events

💼 Job alert: Development Trusts Association Scotland seeking Churches Programme Officer for Community Ownership Support Service. Help communities across Scotland with sustainable transfer of former places of worship- ow.ly/owRT50WBvtN #Jobs

🎓 Applications are open for the 2026 SPAB Fellowship! Prestigious opportunity for a program designed to broaden the skills and experience of craftspeople involved in historic building repairs. Application details now available 🔗 spab.org.uk/learning/fello… #SPAB

📧 Don't miss out on the latest built environment news! Subscribe to the BEFS Bulletin for sector updates, policy changes, funding opportunities & more delivered direct to your inbox: ow.ly/ZHYU50WBvAu #BEFS #Bulletin

🏠 Early Bird Alert! SPAB's "Understanding your Old Building" online course starts 6 Oct. IHBC CPD accredited. Learn more: ow.ly/hOrS50WBvBY

📢 BULLETIN 380 IS OUT! 🏛️ Find out about recent appointments, a collaborative approach to safeguarding heritage, and funding news; plus consultations, events and much more. Read the full bulletin: ow.ly/FGNe50WF9Fl #BuiltEnvironment #Heritage #Scotland

Join us for our Coastal Heritage of the North East event in Portsoy this September and hear from Friends of Tarlair on their project to revitalise the iconic Aberdeenshire Art Deco lido! Book your ticket today: buff.ly/jwSXZAR

⏰ REMINDER: HES survey closing on 22 August! Send your views in now on development of a heritage training programme for planning authorities. ow.ly/cjGB50WFcGi

A survey from the RTPI and YouGov reveals that the UK public has serious doubts about whether the next generation of new towns will meet future needs. These findings echo recommendations in RTPI’s Futureproof New Towns interim report: rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/augu…

🔧 Don't miss Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival 2025: 3 days of free talks, demos and tours from Tuesday 19 August: focussed on skills, materials and knowledge to repair and maintain traditional buildings. Booking Essential ow.ly/OoYu50WFSwo #Skills

⏰ JOB ALERT: Still time to apply for this role with The Development Trusts Association Scotland, seeking support for a team working with communities across Scotland on the sustainable transfer of former places of worship into community ownership ow.ly/OohV50WG4Xl

📖 BLOG: Part of the ScotLand Futures initiative, exploring how land reform can help address urban challenges, the Scottish Land Commission consider the potential role of Compulsory Sales Orders in bringing neglected urban land back into use #LandReform ow.ly/aTOO50WGuVC