Focusing on the history and decline of St Peter’s Seminary, Ed Hollis looks at how we can best reuse abandoned spaces that have been left in ruin.

SHBT takes complex historical building preservation projects from inception to completion, drawing on over 35 years of project experience.

Entirely dependent on grants and philanthropy the Trust draws on support from the local communities with whom it works, its friends and supporters and funding bodies to retain key buildings at risk of terminal neglect. It ensures these properties are then properly cared for and have sustainable futures by giving them new uses and purpose, whilst also nurturing interest in Scotland’s built heritage.

We offer office space for hire, meeting room bookings, community event space hire, together with leaning events and tours at certain properties.