The Scottish Government, through HistoricScotland, has been actively involved in the support and development oftraditional skills by:Managing the HeritageLottery Funded £1 million training bursary scheme for Scotland and NorthernIreland.Developing a new NationalProgression Award in Conservation Masonry Qualification to enhance the skillbase of the existing workforce.Sponsoring craft skillsfacilities through a number of key organisations, notably the Historic Scotlandfacility at Elgin and the Scottish Lime Centre Trust.Making craft trainingprovision a condition of Historic Scotland grants.Working with the SectorSkills Council (Construction Skills), under a Minute of Agreement, to addresscraft skills shortages.Providing placements for trainingin key trades.Supporting the ScottishStone Liaison...