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History Materials

The rise and demise of Scotland’s historic slate industry

Friday 17 April 2020

So many of our traditional buildings in Scotland are roofed in slate. Discover what made slate so popular, then what caused its decline, in this blog.
A stone building with large windows, ironwork features and columns
Architecture Heritage History

Alexander Greek Thomson: Glasgow’s Great Visionary Builder

Thursday 9 April 2020

Classical architecture, Alexander "Greek" Thomson is one of Scotland's most influential architects. As his work becomes increasingly popular over 140 years after his death, we take a look into his life and achievements.

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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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