25 November 2016
Edinburgh

14.00 arrive: Tea/coffee in the Hall of the Meeting House of the Religious Society of Friends.

2.15 lecture by Mike Cressey, CFA: Riddles Court, a Merchants House fit for a King, covering the archaeological approach taken by Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) in collaboration with the late Prof Charles McKean to unravel the mysteries of this multi-phase building in the top of the Old Town of Edinburgh.

To create The Patrick Geddes Centre for Learning and Conservation, SHBT will undertake major repair works to the building, conserve its significant architectural features and improve public access and facilities. The Trust promises an extensive learning and conservation programme to be delivered from the new centre based on the educational ethos evolved from Geddes Vivendo Discimus – By Living We Learn  http://www.shbt.org.uk//index.php?cID=151

Taking that motto to heart, IHBC will discuss experiences of standing building archaeology and its interface with building conservation. Please bring your thoughts to bear on this.

15.30 group of 15 (first come first served. Members, Affiliates and Associates prioritised until 15 November, when bookings open up to potential new members) tour of Riddles Court with SHBT.  Wear good shoes/ walking boots. Steel toes optional. Hard hats provided.

A second group, if we have more than can be permitted in Riddles Court, will tour adjacent sites of interest, possibly including India Buildings.

16.30 – 17.30: Return to Hall and resume discussion. People who have not booked the tour are free to join in.

17.30 Tea/ coffee served

18.00 Annual General Meeting: no payment required

19.00 Conclude and leave Quaker Meeting House

Reservations for the afternoon session and visit should go to mark.watson@hes.scot or to

scotlandbranchnews@ihbc.org.uk

Cost £10 at the door to members, who may reserve immediately.

Non-members £20 (students £10), who may reserve from 15 November.