The Scottish Stone Group is committed to promoting the economic, social and environmental benefits of using indigenous natural stone.

The Scottish Lime Centre Trust promotes the knowledge and traditional skills required for the conservation, repair and maintenance of the historic built environment. We work nationally and internationally to provide advice, guidance and traditional skills training for anyone dealing with a historic structure, be it an A-listed castle or a garden wall.

They offer a Stone Mason advanced certification (PDA) course. Which will extend and develop your stonemasonry skills and knowledge from basic to an advanced level. The course is recognised within the Industry and is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 7.

The Building Limes Forum promotes expertise and understanding in the appropriate use of building limes and education in the standards of production, preparation, application and after-care.