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

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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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Materials

How the Romans helped build Scotland

Friday 22 May 2020

The materials used in many of Scotland's traditional buildings can be traced back to the Romans. Discover how the Romans helped build Scotland.

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Architecture

Hidden gems in Scotland’s historic gardens

Friday 1 May 2020

For National Gardening Week, learn all about buildings you might find in historic gardens. From doocots to bee boles, discover what they tell us about the people who once built and used them.

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Architecture

What is Gothic architecture? A Scotland spotters guide

Wednesday 17 July 2019

What is gothic architecture, what traditional skills were used to create it and how do you spot it in Scotland? Read on to find out.

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Conservation

4 great reasons to learn traditional building conservation skills

Thursday 16 May 2019

Whether you’re looking to kick-start a career in building conservation, or you’re a homeowner looking to care for your traditional home, here are 4 great reasons to learn about traditional building conservation.

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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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