<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Scottish Traditional Builders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottish Traditional Builders is the premier online directory  dedicated exclusively to the traditional building and restoration sector.]]></description><link>https://www.scottishtraditionalbuilders.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:01:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.scottishtraditionalbuilders.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Benefits of Internal Lime Plaster Uses and Finishes for Homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internal lime plaster uses have been part of traditional building methods for centuries. They offer practical and environmental advantages that modern materials often lack. I will explain why choosing internal lime plaster can benefit your property, especially in Scotland’s climate and heritage context.]]></description><link>https://www.scottishtraditionalbuilders.co.uk/post/benefits-of-internal-lime-plaster-uses-and-finishes-for-homes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2b184e44c7bef1d02b09d9</guid><category><![CDATA[plastering]]></category><category><![CDATA[Traditional Building Methods]]></category><category><![CDATA[Traditional Craft Skills]]></category><category><![CDATA[Heritage Building Challenges]]></category><category><![CDATA[Scottish Property Conservation]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:58:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26909b_2471b4cd4af845b4969fe981688da544~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ewan Munro</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overcoming Common Restoration Carpentry Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restoration carpentry demands precision and respect for original craftsmanship. Working on older buildings presents unique challenges. These require specific skills and knowledge to preserve heritage while ensuring structural integrity. I will share practical advice to tackle common restoration carpentry problems effectively.]]></description><link>https://www.scottishtraditionalbuilders.co.uk/post/overcoming-common-restoration-carpentry-problems</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a226545861147e383946368</guid><category><![CDATA[Carpentry]]></category><category><![CDATA[Traditional Craft Skills]]></category><category><![CDATA[Heritage Sustainability]]></category><category><![CDATA[Traditional Building Methods]]></category><category><![CDATA[Heritage Building Challenges]]></category><category><![CDATA[Restoration Carpentry]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:42:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/26909b_162d576b005145cd8e08a65cedbc0d46~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Brown</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introduction to Scottish Sandstones: Explaining the Difference Between Red and Blonde]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you walk through any historic Scottish town or city, you are looking directly at the geological bones of the country. From the towering tenements of Glasgow to the grand townhouses of Edinburgh’s New Town, our historic built environment is defined by one primary material: sandstone.]]></description><link>https://www.scottishtraditionalbuilders.co.uk/post/introduction-to-scottish-sandstones-explaining-the-difference-between-red-and-blonde</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a156b3151dc29335532c7fb</guid><category><![CDATA[Stonemasonry]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sandstone]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stone Matching & Indenting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Traditional Repointing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Conservation Cleaning]]></category><category><![CDATA[Sedimentary Analysis]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bedding Orientation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Vapor Permeability]]></category><category><![CDATA[Heritage Sustainability]]></category><category><![CDATA[Traditional Craft Skills]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:49:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ewan Sinclair</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>