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Month: July 2026

A row of lovely, well-kept traditional stone cottages with a flagstone roof
Conservation Materials Vernacular and earth building

In search of Angus flagstone roofs: a rare and distinctive Scottish tradition

Thursday 23 July 2026

Flagstone roofs are rare in the UK, but in one area on the East Coast of Scotland flagstone has been used on roofs for over 500 years. We went on a mission to find out how many flagstone roofs are left in Angus and what the future might look for these precious pieces of local heritage.
A person wearing a black Historic Environment Scotland hoody, holding up a long piece of oakum at a table in a workshop setting.
Maintenance Materials Skills

The tools and techniques of traditional ship caulking

Thursday 2 July 2026

Craft Fellow Rowan Duffy shares a brief history and the process of one of the oldest maritime craft techniques – caulking.

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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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