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From palisades to palace to party pad : Understanding and conserving 800 years of Fyvie Castle

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  • Robertson, Annie

    (Fyvie Castle, Major Conservation Project, UK)

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Fyvie Castle is an A-listed building in the northeast of Scotland which is in the custodianship of the National Trust for Scotland and operated as a heritage attraction. Caring for our listed heritage buildings is an important task, one which is undertaken for the benefit of our nation and its people. This requires a conservation-led approach and a deep understanding of the site and application of conservation philosophy. The translation of philosophy into practice can, however, prove challenging and open to interpretation, particularly to the surveyor who is new to conservation. This paper explores the history and development of Fyvie Castle and demonstrates why obtaining this understanding is important in the considered response to key condition challenges. It also outlines the practical steps taken in the application of conservation philosophy to allow the development of a programme of major conservation works and considers the decisions to be made in the care of the castle.

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  • Robertson, Annie, 2025. "From palisades to palace to party pad : Understanding and conserving 800 years of Fyvie Castle," Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, Henry Stewart Publications, vol. 13(3), pages 246-260, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:aza:jbsav0:y:2025:v:13:i:3:p:246-260
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    Keywords

    conservation; conservation philosophy; heritage; understanding significance; Scotland; castle;
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    • R3 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Real Estate Markets, Spatial Production Analysis, and Firm Location

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