Alice will assist Lesley on a programme of work to look at how we care for dynamic objects – for example, those with moving parts, such as clocks and printing presses – as well as experience both preventive and remedial conservation practices. Lesley Scott, Icon-accredited conservator for the Edinburgh and East region who specialises in conservation of objects, such as social history objects and static/non-working industrial items, will manage Alice and guide her through the internship. Alice joins the Trust to undertake the Bute internship organised in partnership with the Institute of Conservation (Icon), the leading professional body for conservation in the UK. Lord Bute’s close ties with the National Trust for Scotland were the catalyst to establish the Marquess of Bute Memorial Fund to support future generations of conservators in the country.

I want to learn as much as I can over the year, to challenge myself with new objects and scenarios, and to work with like-minded people, to build on my university experience and bring it forward into my future career.’

Working across a number of projects and properties, Alice will shadow our three conservators and work alongside members of our Collections Care teams as they meticulously look after some of Scotland’s most valued historic buildings and prized collections to enhance her knowledge and skills in preventive conservation techniques.Īlice, who joins the Trust after completing an MSc in Conservation Practice at Cardiff University, having previously undertaken a History of Art MA at the University of Cambridge, said: ‘I’ve grown up going to Scotland and visiting National Trust for Scotland properties, so I feel incredibly excited and privileged to be able to learn more about the workings of historic buildings and the care of their collections in a place that I love. It provides funding for the 12-month Bute internship, designed to help aspiring conservators gain more experience in the field while also safeguarding traditional heritage and conservation skills for the future.ĭuring the internship, newly qualified conservator Alice will learn more about the specialist care involved in preserving Scotland’s historic properties, their interiors and collections of unique artwork and artefacts. Alice Law joins the Trust on the 30th anniversary year of the passing of Lord Bute, to assist in our care of Scotland’s cultural heritage thanks to a memorial fund set up in in his name.

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