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Peter Drummond

@pdarchitect.bsky.social

Conservation architect, chair of RIAS Practice Committee, past chair of the AHSS, NTS Trustee, occasional member of the Scottish fencing team, circular saw victim.

33 Followers  |  59 Following  |  15 Posts  |  Joined: 27.03.2025  |  1.5095

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β€˜Nonconformist’ architect of MI6 building Terry Farrell dies aged 87 Farrell was a key member of the hi-tech movement of the 1980s and 90s, with buildings including the TV-am studios and Embankment Place in London, and the Deep in Hull

Sad news - another great name gone from the profession.

www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

29.09.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to welcome the excellent David Mitchell as newest @n-t-s.bsky.social vice president, and likewise Tom Baker's scarf by default.

19.09.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Clea talks @n-t-s.bsky.social members through jer team's fantastic work on Canna!

19.09.2025 11:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If any of my fellow members haven't voted online for the ongoing AGM then please do so! Shona Malcolm is an excellent candidate!

19.09.2025 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@n-t-s.bsky.social

19.09.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Phil Long talks NTS members through our role in the acquisition of the Bernat Klein Studio in the Borders!

19.09.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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At the NTS AGM in Inveress - CEO Phil Long reflecting on a very successful year for the Trust, well done to all concerned!

19.09.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New owners get keys for Bernat Klein studio near Selkirk A consortium of heritage and design organisations has bought the building once used by Bernat Klein.

Now for the real hard work! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

08.09.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mar Lodge Estate Britain’s largest National Nature Reserve – a wildlife wonderland in the heart of the Cairngorms

It is! www.nts.org.uk/visit/places...

06.09.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
We’re recruiting! β€’ Culture & Business Scotland

cultureandbusiness.scot/were-recruit...

04.09.2025 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's a *three* storey building, for crying out loud.

12.08.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A-listed former Bernat Klein textile studio sells for Β£279,000 The Borders building used by designer Bernat Klein sells for more than 15 times its guide price.

Splendid news - and delighted that @n-t-s.bsky.social is helping drive this forward!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

30.07.2025 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm waving a large flag for Shona Malcolm in the NTS election thing year - she's a fantastic vice chair and it would be great if she was able to serve another term!

27.06.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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OTD 1746 Battle of Culloden saw final defeat of Jacobites under Bonnie Prince Charlie after charging Duke of Cumberland’s redcoats. Archaeology has added much to our understanding here and it’s great to be back doing more with @n-t-s.bsky.social

16.04.2025 06:20 β€” πŸ‘ 80    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A fantastic day completely off-radar with NTS @n-t-s.bsky.social Project Oversight Comittee touring the remoter parts of Mar Lodge Estate - a real jewel in our collection and well worth a visit!

07.04.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Out wearing my NTS trustee hat - @n-t-s.bsky.social - and a splendid day for it too! Hopefully people will be able to work out where I am (tomorrow likely to be more of a challenge).

06.04.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Emergence of Art Deco in Glasgow - Glasgow City Heritage Trust Thursday 24 April 2025 | 7-8pm | 54 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LQ & Online Join Bruce Peter, Professor of Design History at The Glasgow School of Art to hear more about the emergence of Art Deco in…

2025 marks the centenary of Art Deco πŸŽ‰

Find out more about Art Deco in Glasgow from Glasgow School of Art Professor, Dr Bruce Peter, who has just released a book about the subject

πŸ—“οΈ Thurs 24 April, 7pm
πŸ“ Online via Zoom (in person tickets have sold out)
🚨 Booking essential

28.03.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Murray Pittock: The John Buchan 150 Lecture
YouTube video by IASSL Murray Pittock: The John Buchan 150 Lecture

@uofglasgow.bsky.social Buchan 150 lecture is now available to view at youtu.be/AF_CEWklqEA?...

@uguelphscottish.bsky.social @ahallardyce.bsky.social @asls.org.uk

Thanks to @poncarova.bsky.social Craig Lamont, Centre for Scottish & Celtic Studies & @iassl.bsky.social

28.03.2025 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

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