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The Scottish Lime Centre Trust (SLCT), established in 1994, is a charitable organization dedicated to promoting the appropriate repair and conservation of Scotland's traditional and historic buildings. Recognizing a growing concern over the shortage of skills and understanding in traditional building technology, SLCT aims to advance education through the provision of advice, training, and practical experience in the use of lime for building repair and conservation. Additionally, the Trust seeks to preserve and develop Scottish building traditions, crafts, and skills, ensuring that the knowledge required for maintaining historic structures is not lost. SLCT offers a comprehensive range of services to support the conservation of historic buildings. Their traditional skills training programs are designed for all levels, covering a wide array of materials and techniques to enhance craft skills and awareness. These programs cater to building tradespeople, supervisors, architects, conservation officers, homeowners, and students. The Trust also provides a Building Advisory Service, offering professional and technical consultancy directly to building owners or their appointed architects and surveyors. Furthermore, SLCT specializes in materials analysis, particularly of historic and modern mortars, to aid in specification, archaeology, and understanding material failures. A significant aspect of SLCT's mission is to address the detrimental effects of using ordinary Portland cement on historic masonry buildings. The increased use of cement in construction led to a decline in traditional lime skills, resulting in damage to historic structures. SLCT was established to bridge this gap by reintroducing the understanding and skills required to successfully use lime mortars. Their remit has since expanded to provide advice, guidance, and training on all aspects of traditional building technology, ensuring that repairs to historic buildings are effective and sympathetic to their original construction. Operating from their Charlestown Workshops in Fife, SLCT has restored their offices under the remit of a building preservation trust, exemplifying their commitment to conservation. The Trust's work benefits from generous assistance from industry sources and a team of Trustees who offer a wide range of expertise in building conservation and materials technology. SLCT is funded through fees for its courses and advisory work, as well as several small grants, enabling them to continue their vital role in preserving Scotland's architectural heritage.
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| Email: | admin@scotlime.org |
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| Principal Areas of Work: | Traditional Skills Training, Materials Analysis, Building Advice Consultancy, Mortar and Stone Testing, CPD Seminars, Technical Publications, Sand & Aggregate Matching, Heritage Project Management, Conservation Masonry Certification |
| Capabilities and Specialisms: | Lime Mortar Technology, Petrographic Analysis, Stone Matching, Historic Finish Identification, Conservation Specification, Traditional Masonry Repair, SQA‑Accredited Training, CPD for Professionals, Multidisciplinary Site Support, Heritage Craft Preservation |
| Company Number: | SC151481 |
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