The Society was established in the 1970s. It aims to encourage the study and enjoyment of architecture, buildings, their contents and settings by organising lectures and visits. It usually holds its lectures in the Fine Art Lecture Theatre, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, and enjoys a close association with the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape of Newcastle University. (Read our constitution, revised October 2018).
Summer Trip to Perth and Perthshire
Our next visit - and the last scheduled event in our 2025-26 calendar - takes us north of the border: Perth was Scotland's first capital and in 2012 it regained city status. We have reserved ensuite accommodation in the centre of Perth, at the Salutation Hotel. The house was built in 1600, and it became a hotel in 1699. Rowells will provide our usual coach. We will plan pickup and drop offs at; Bewick St. Newcastle, Stannington, and near Alnwick. There are plenty of opportunities to break the journeys up and down in Midlothian and Fife. The city centre location of the hotel offers evening interest. We will not have to travel far on the middle day to find plenty of fascinating buildings.
Details of our ummer Trip to Perth and Perthshire; .
Regular lectures are held in the Fine Art Lecture Theatre of Newcastle University; instructions and map of how to find our lectures.
