That two of Dumfries’ oldest buildings, most probably pre-18thC, should be demolished within a Conservation Area today in a medieval town centre should be of urgent international concern. @HistEnvScot @TheBEFS @ICOMOSUK should be looking into this case with some serious scrutiny.

Not sure which I find more bewildering: the US becoming Russia's ally, or the lack of curiosity as to why.

Where in London can you find an old style dial telephone, carved in stone. On the front of the Faraday Building on Queen Victoria Street. More carvings from the telephone system discovered in my post at https://t.co/RBQJSX3sAJ

It is most unsettling that former Team Leader of @HistoricEngland is on the side of a developer to inflict heritage harm to #BrickLane.

Has the #JPS2022 been effective? I do hope so.

@SPABScotland @Ihbcscotland might you have any reccommendations for a surveyor near Dumfries sympathetic to historic buildings to provide a sensible and impartial report? Kudos to @DampSurvey and others for their work trying to stamp out the racket supported by many such reports

A "damp and timber report and guarantee from specialist" has been requested by a lender for a traditional building, based on "cut and paste" advice in a surveyor's valuation report. I have overseen the refurbishment of the building, and I know there are no damp or timber issues.

The tercentenary of Vanbrugh's death is next year. There should be some interesting events.

This is top-level trolling. Where can I buy this?

🚪 Doors Open Days September weekend schedule now available! Discover Scotland's hidden heritage gems with free access to historic buildings, architecture tours & special events across the country 🔗 https://t.co/w6hPzxHmsJ? #DoorsOpenDays #Heritage #Architecture

In case you missed it: Community Right to Buy review consultation open! @scotgov is simplifying the process for rural, urban & crofting communities to acquire land and assets. Easy read & Gaelic versions available. Closes 5 Oct 👉 https://t.co/qNEV8FT0Ih #LandReform

One for the #HistoricCostume experts out there. I am currently trying to date this painting of Mavisbank House, Scotland (1723). There appear to be conflicts of chronology. The architecture is in its form before alterations in 1762. But the costume looks early 19th C. Opinion?

From “Follower of Ibbetson” at £600-£800 to Turner at £1.87m within a year. One of the all time great ‘sleeper’ discoveries - bravo to whoever it was!

Uh oh. The Wallace is one of the last museums on earth in need of 'transformation'. And certainly not by the car park gang.

Pensioner, 75, with cancer goes to hospital and a care home Then he's prosecuted over unpaid car tax #singlejusticeprocedure Criminal conviction, £85 costs, another £85 to pay in unpaid tax Another incredibly harsh conviction Your constituent @ChrisBloore

Sounds like Boris Johnson and Brexit!

A free copy of our How To Harl A Building With Lime to the first person who can identify why I have had to add this stable door to the glazed? TBH it’s only £1.90 inc. P&P and a donation to help young people get to conferences

Why is Glasgow City Council even considering an application to demolish the C-Listed former ABC cinema (top), when there is an unused empty plot which is spewing millions of buddleja seeds across the city just a few hundred metres down the same street (bottom)? Cont./ #glasgow

Moonrise last night at Dunstanburgh Castle in Northumberland, balanced nicely hear on top of The Lilburn Tower. Sun 18th August around 9pm

BREAKING Another Loss for Scotland. Reason? Nil Indy Paisley Art Institute (PAI) is selling a quarter of its art collection at auction after a row with Paisley Museum forced them to seek a new home in Glasgow. The first 15 paintings, including work by the Glasgow Boys and the

"The. . loophole allows councils to demolish listed buildings under emergency public safety powers without providing evidence to justify their actions. The case follows the highly controversial demolition of Category B listed Ayr Station Hotel by South Ayrshire Council" 😡