Lochgilphead CARS - latest news and upcoming events and training
Work starts on Argyll Street projects
Work started in March 2024 on two priority buildings on Argyll Street.
3 - 17 Colchester Square - works underway
Work started in May 2023 on our second priority building project in Colchester Square
Lochgilphead CARS – Events and Training Courses (Past Events)
Building Maintenance event – 2023
In partnership with Under One Roof Under One Roof we delivered a Maintenance and retrofit event for tenement owners. Seventeen people attended.
Traditional Building Skills Demo Day 2023
We delivered our second Traditional Skills Demonstration Day at CERC. 65 pupils from Lochgilphead High School and Tarbert Academy too part. See our film on Youtube, and our press release: High School pupils build on traditional skills
Energy Efficiency Course – 2023
Sixteen people attended attended a Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings.
Lead Welding and Bossing - 2023
Five local contractors attended a Lead Welding and Bossing course delivered by a specialist training provider.
Mineral Paints CPD – 2023
In partnership with Keim Paints Ltd, we hosted a CPD seminar in Lochgilphead. 16 people attended.
Low Carbon Learning – 2023
We worked with BE-ST Built Environment - Smarter Transformation Scotland - BE-ST to deliver a Low Carbon Learning workshop for Lochgilphead High School, Skills for Work students at UHI Argyll.
UHI Argyll Phase 2 - 2023
UHI Argyll students studying for the NPA Level 4 Construction Craft and Technician course helped design and build equipment for a local nursery.
Traditional Building Skills Demo Day Roadshow - 2022
Lochgilphead CARS arranged and delivered the Argyll and Bute Traditional Skills Demo Day Roadshow across four towns. The roadshow was attended by over 170 students from the four schools. Building the future with traditional skills
Keeping Warm in Older Homes – 2022
We held a public event in Lochgilphead to provide advice and guidance on energy efficiency measures, renewable heating options and funding. Partner organisations included; Home Energy Scotland, AliEnergy, Citizens Advice Bureau and ABC’s Housing Energy Efficiency Team. Over 80 people attended.
Historic Building Recording Course - 2022
We commissioned Wessex Archaeology Ltd to deliver a two-day course for the community. The course will help participants to survey and record historic buildings. Nine people attended.
Promotion of Lochgilphead Conservation Area – 2022
Information leaflets were issued to all properties within the Lochgilphead Conservation Area reminding owners/occupiers of the planning controls which apply within the designated area.
UHI Argyll Phase 1 – 2022
UHI Argyll students studying for the NPA Level 4 Construction Craft and Technician course helped design and build play equipment for a local nursery. News - Students Build New Equipment for Outdoor Nursery- Argyll College UHI