National Trust For Scotland

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State of the art survey techniques have revealed the severity of water damage to Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s iconic property, The Hill House in greater detail than ever before. The surveys, carried out in partnership between owners the National Trust for Scotland and Historic Environment Scotl

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After the arrival of a 100 tonne mobile tower crane in the early hours of Monday morning the first steel beams of the ‘Box’ that will protect Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s The Hill House from driving rain and wind were lowered in to place.  The ‘Box’ is part of the N

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Work has started on the National Trust for Scotland’s pioneering plan to save the Hill House, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s domestic masterpiece. Since it was built more than a century ago, this Helensburgh landmark has been absorbing the rain, putting the building and its unique interiors

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National Trust for Scotland staff linking arms at Culloden The Scottish Government must overhaul the planning system in forthcoming legislation or face losing Scotland’s heritage to new development, the National Trust for Scotland has warned.

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The National Trust for Scotland has announced plans to transform its visitor centre at Glencoe investing in improvements which will allow visitors to learn about the world-famous site in a more immersive way than the current centre. Glencoe’s wonder, wildlife, historical importance and cultural si

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The granting of planning permission last month for new homes near Culloden has set a damaging precedent for one of Scotland’s most important historic sites, according to a prominent military historian. In his talk at the National Trust for Scotland property on 12 April, ahe

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The National Trust for Scotland has unveiled plans to cover Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House in Helensburgh with a 60 feet tall enclosure amidst mounting concern for the building’s structural integrity. Architects at Carmody Groarke have been commissioned to create what the Trust calls “

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One of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s finest buildings is facing a £2.5 million repair bill to save it from ruin. Hill House in Helensburgh is run by the National Trust for Scotland and the charity is looking to raise the cash to save it from “excessive water ingress”.

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Subcontractors and suppliers from Glasgow are being invited to a free ‘Meet the Buyer’ event at Hampden Park on Thursday to line-up deals with major industry names. Constructionline is hosting the event session to help small businesses and SMEs meet face to face with key procurement decision mak

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