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Sophie McDonald

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Sophie worked as a Digital Content Officer with Historic Environment Scotland until 2017, spending her time looking after the Engine Shed's blog posts and social media channels.

Posts by Sophie McDonald

Alexander “Greek” Thomson: Three Things You Might Not Know

Thursday 14 September 2017


Alexander “Greek” Thomson was born in April 1817, only 20 miles away from the Engine Shed in Balfron. Thomson is...

Hot Mixed Mortars: A Hot Topic in Conservation

Thursday 31 August 2017


Hot mixed lime mortars are a hot topic in building conservation. Wider awareness of the impacts of climate change has led...

An Industrial Cathedral: Refreshing the Roof of the Engine Shed

Friday 16 June 2017


The metal frame of our roof is one of its most impressive features, making the space feel like an industrial cathedral....

Bird Control in Scotland’s Older Buildings

Thursday 27 April 2017


As Scotland’s towns and cities continue to expand, wild birds are often forced out of their natural habitats and into...

Thatched Buildings: Past, Present and Future

Thursday 13 April 2017


Thatched buildings used to be common throughout Scotland, with families and communities coming together to create and maintain their distinctive...

Restoring Renaissance Glory at Stirling Castle

Friday 3 February 2017


Stirling Castle's Royal Palace fell into disrepair, going from being a symbol of the Scottish crown’s enlightenment and international outlook, to a dilapidated army base. Discover how it was restored to some of its former glory.

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