British Geological Survey Building Stone Team


The United Kingdom has been a producer of building stone for many hundreds of years. Because of our varied geology, a wide range of building stone types have been used and this has influenced architectural style throughout Britain. The importance of this local distinctiveness is becoming increasingly recognised and the maintenance of the built heritage is now a significant issue to society. New construction, including streetscape and paving schemes, are also turning to natural stone. This has led to an increase in the demand for stone and a resurgence in some parts of the stone industry.

Tuesday, 3 May 2011

Burgh Halls in Linlithgow to reopen its doors

The Burgh Halls in Linlithgow are to open their doors on Easter Friday. The BGS Building Stone Team was involved in providing information on stone matching to several samples collected from all stages of the building's complicated development, spanning several hundred years.
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Grant Shapps: Think outside of 'identikit Legoland homes'

Published 9 March 2011

Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today called on architects and housebuilders to "think outside the identikit Legoland box" and make sure their new developments reflect the identity of the local area.
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