The Scottish Lime Centre Trust (SLCT) was established in 1994 as a ‘not for profit’ organisation registered as a charity in Scotland. Our aims and objectives are to:

• Promote for the public benefit the appropriate repair of Scotland's traditional and historic buildings;
• Advance education through the provision of advice, training and practical experience in the use of lime for the repair and conservation of such buildings and
• Promote and further the preservation and development of Scottish building traditional, crafts and skills.

Want to know more?

To view a streaming web video on the SLCT’s uniqueness and commitment to providing the highest standards in traditional building skills training and advice click here (1 min 32 sec 7.6MB opens in new window).

To find out how we achieve our aims and objectives click here for a brief presentation (1.86MB PDF)

To download a copy of our latest annual report click here (6MB PDF)

Scottish Lime Centre Trust is a charity registered in Scotland No: SCO22692

Winter Working with Lime Mortars

IMPORTANT - Did you know that a 1:1:6 cement:lime:sand can, if conditions prevail, be susceptible to frost attack for up to 10 weeks after placing?

The risks involved in using natural hydraulic limes are more onerous as the curing times are longer for lime mortars than for cement mortars.

Don't get caught out - join us for our next 'Winter Working with Lime' seminar on 29th January.

New DVD available now!

SLCT are pleased to announce the release of their new instructional DVD 'Traditional masonry building repair'. Full of practical repair techniques required to conserve, repair and maintain traditional masonry buildings using lime mortars.

View a sample of the new DVD here (opens in a new window, 9.54MB)

Please contact us to purchase your copy now!

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