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Seagulls sitting on a building's roof
Conservation Maintenance

Bird Control in Scotland’s Older Buildings

Thursday 27 April 2017

As Scotland’s towns and cities continue to expand, wild birds are often forced out of their natural habitats and into...
the bottom of a thatched roof resting on a grassy surface, weighted down with stones on pieces of rope.
Conservation Materials News Vernacular and earth building

Thatched Buildings: Past, Present and Future

Thursday 13 April 2017

Thatched buildings used to be common throughout Scotland, with families and communities coming together to create and maintain their distinctive...

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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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