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Jennifer Farquharson

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Jennifer Farquharson is Content Officer at the Engine Shed. Jen creates engaging content about our sustainable conservation centre.

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A small, rectangular historic castle. The surrounding farmland has flooded, and water completely surrounds the castle.
Climate Change

How can we help the historic environment cope with climate change?

Thursday 30 November 2023

Learn about some of the specific risks to historic buildings and landscapes from climate change, and discover how we can protect heritage amidst the climate crisis.

A blacksmith forging a piece of steel on a large anvil inside a workshop with lots of tools hanging on the wall.
Conservation

Why building conservation is important for the future

Thursday 12 October 2023

Scotland has approximately 450,000 traditionally-made buildings. Discover the principles behind looking after them, and why it's important.

A historic, iron glasshouse filled with plants
Architecture

Sundials, fountains and glasshouses: three gems you might find in Scotland’s historic gardens

Wednesday 2 June 2021

We’ve all got to know our local green spaces pretty well lately. But there are still hidden gems out there in Scotland’s landscapes for you to uncover. Here we take a look at glasshouses, fountains and sundials.

A shopkeeper in an apron, standing outside a shop entrance
Architecture

A Spotter’s Guide: Scotland’s Historic High Streets

Thursday 25 March 2021

We all have memories connected to our high streets. But our high streets are more than just our memories. In this blog, take a trip down Scotland’s historic high streets and learn how to spot the historic features that make traditional shopfronts so special.

A mausileum in a graveyard
History

A Beginners Guide to Scotland’s Historic Burials Sites

Thursday 29 October 2020

With a long history of expansion, adaptation, reuse and evolution, Scotland’s historic burial sites contain some of the country’s oldest architectural remains. But as well as the historic, they showcase modern design and craft skills. Learn how they have evolved and adapted, and how some are being used in new ways.

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Conservation

3 ways to keep up with conservation from home

Monday 5 October 2020

Discover how we’ve been keeping you connected with conservation online, whether you're looking for fun with the family, or are a conservation professional.

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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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