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

Would you like funding to attend a course?

The Scottish Lime Centre Trust have been selected by the National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies (NADFAS)as being a suitable partner institution to distribute grants to those studying or working in conservation through the Patricia Fay Memorial Fund.

This means that we are able to give financial assistance to learners who may have been unable to attend courses at Charlestown Workshops due to financial constraints.

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