The 12th Edinburgh Traditional Building Festival (ETBF) will take place this year at Edinburgh World Heritage’s historic offices at Acheson House, 5 Bakehouse Close, 146 Canongate, Edinburgh from Tuesday 20th to Friday 23rd August 2024.
The ETBF will be held to “Celebrate Edinburgh’s Traditional Buildings” with a series of free talks, demonstrations and tours to raise the profile of the skills, materials and knowledge required to repair and maintain traditional buildings so they can be enjoyed for future generations.
They will take place in Edinburgh World Heritage’s garden, and the neighbouring Museum of Edinburgh as well as around the Canongate over the week.
Please note that unfortunately Acheson House, built as it was in 1633, is not an accessible building, and though the garden is on the level, the only accessible toilet is in the Museum of Edinburgh (ground floor.) The Museum’s lecture room is also not accessible as it is on 2nd floor (stairs but no lift.) There is no parking nearby, but the no 35 bus does stop outside. Edinburgh World Heritage are situated opposite Canongate Kirk (though the archway.)
If you would like to join any of the presentations or talks or tours, please click here.