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A group of about ten people, dressed in outdoor clothing and hard hats, stand on grass outside an old stone building (Clackmannan Tower), looking up.
Behind the Scenes News

Intern Insights at Clackmannan Tower

Tuesday 28 February 2017


Our Technical Outreach and Education intern, Jen, tells us about her experience of our Clackmannan Tower Insight tour in 2017....

The Queen's Inner Hall of Stirling Castle's Royal Palace, restored as part of the Palace Project.
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Restoring Renaissance Glory at Stirling Castle

Friday 3 February 2017


Stirling Castle's Royal Palace fell into disrepair, going from being a symbol of the Scottish crown’s enlightenment and international outlook, to a dilapidated army base. Discover how it was restored to some of its former glory.

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The Engine Shed is accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and National Open College Network (NOCN). The Engine Shed was supported by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to share knowledge of traditional building materials, develop skills and raise standards in conservation for traditional buildings.

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