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A quarry by the sea
Materials

A slate tour of Scotland: shaping historic roofs

Friday 22 November 2019

In this blog join us for a tour around Scotland, from the Highlands to the "slate islands", to learn all about Scottish slate and how it began to form 700 million years ago.

A large, brick house with six windows and two plastic chairs outside in the large garden
Maintenance

How to maintain your traditional home this winter

Thursday 24 October 2019

Although always important, in the wetter winter months the maintenance of your traditional home is crucial. The cold and rainy weather can cause a lot of damage to buildings if they’re not properly protected. Get some top tips on what to look out for in the winter.

1 Bank Street in Stirling, designed by John Allan
Architecture

John Allan: The Experimental Architect

Tuesday 1 October 2019

John Allan was an experimental architect, using different styles and traditional building materials to craft beautiful buildings in Stirling and beyond. Read on to discover more about his creations.

A large brick building with lots of windows
Materials

The traditional skills that built Scotland

Tuesday 27 August 2019

Discover the traditional skills that have been used for hundreds of years to create Scotland's historic buildings and how they're still being used today.

A large, industrial building with a huge chimney
Architecture

Five Ways James Watt Shaped Architecture

Friday 16 August 2019

James Watt’s impact shaped the buildings all around us. Discover how his influence helped to change our architecture forever.

A drawing of a row of traditional cottages
Behind the Scenes

The importance of roots: Scotland’s built history

Tuesday 9 July 2019

What makes Scotland's traditional buildings so special? Engine Shed intern Marilyn explores Scotland's built heritage in this blog.

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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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