Traditional Building Skills Courses at Orkney College June/July 2011
13th April 2011
Sash and Case Window Repair
Lime Pointing and Harling
Stonemasonry
Chimney Repairs
Portland Cement Repairs
The 1 day courses cost £125 each and funding is available towards course fees and travel costs from the Pulteneytown Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS), supported by Historic Scotland and the Highland Council.
For further information contact the CARS project officer on 01955 602 199 or by e-mail bryony.robinson[AT]highland.gov.uk and leave a message giving your name and contact details.
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