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12/10/2007
Building A Generation Of Talent
In a bid to save Scotland's array of traditional buildings from falling into disrepair, primary school pupils from across Fife were introduced to a range of traditional building skills in the hope of inspiring them to become the next generation of skilled craftspeople.
As part of this year's National Construction Week (NCW), 80 primary six and seven (aged 10-12) children from Carnock, Milesmark, St Leonards and Culross Primary schools attended the hands-on, traditional building skills fair at Culross Palace. The ancient monument setting offered a perfect location for the pupils to try their hand at stonemasonry, carpentry and joinery, rubble walling, roof slating and tiling and leadwork.
By designing their very own 'masons mark' and carving it on to a small piece of stone to take home, the pupils were offered a unique insight into the work of a craftsperson and the great pride that can be taken from helping to ensure our rich heritage doesn’t fall into disrepair.
Graeme Ogilvy, director for ConstructionSkills in Scotland, said: "The experiences gained by pupils taking part in events such as these organised during NCW, provide excellent feedback, recognition of career opportunities, and provide the pupils with knowledge and motivation and awareness of their surroundings.
"In the next four years around 5,000 additional workers will be required to meet demand within the traditional building stock sector. Skilled craftspeople are difficult to find and NCW is targeting the younger generation to ensure that skills gaps are met and that we safeguard Scotland’s traditional buildings."
Mike Moody chairman of the National Heritage Training Group added: "This unique historic setting offered a wonderful opportunity for local children to learn more about the hands-on practical skills required to look after our rich built heritage. There are nearly 450,000 pre-1919 buildings in Scotland including 47,000 listed properties and as Scotland’s traditional building stock ages, even more buildings like Culross Palace will require repair and maintenance."
(CD/JM)
As part of this year's National Construction Week (NCW), 80 primary six and seven (aged 10-12) children from Carnock, Milesmark, St Leonards and Culross Primary schools attended the hands-on, traditional building skills fair at Culross Palace. The ancient monument setting offered a perfect location for the pupils to try their hand at stonemasonry, carpentry and joinery, rubble walling, roof slating and tiling and leadwork.
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By designing their very own 'masons mark' and carving it on to a small piece of stone to take home, the pupils were offered a unique insight into the work of a craftsperson and the great pride that can be taken from helping to ensure our rich heritage doesn’t fall into disrepair.
Graeme Ogilvy, director for ConstructionSkills in Scotland, said: "The experiences gained by pupils taking part in events such as these organised during NCW, provide excellent feedback, recognition of career opportunities, and provide the pupils with knowledge and motivation and awareness of their surroundings.
"In the next four years around 5,000 additional workers will be required to meet demand within the traditional building stock sector. Skilled craftspeople are difficult to find and NCW is targeting the younger generation to ensure that skills gaps are met and that we safeguard Scotland’s traditional buildings."
Mike Moody chairman of the National Heritage Training Group added: "This unique historic setting offered a wonderful opportunity for local children to learn more about the hands-on practical skills required to look after our rich built heritage. There are nearly 450,000 pre-1919 buildings in Scotland including 47,000 listed properties and as Scotland’s traditional building stock ages, even more buildings like Culross Palace will require repair and maintenance."
(CD/JM)
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