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Digital

Capturing Scotland’s heritage in 3D: How we created a 3D model of Mary Queen of Scots

Monday 15 July 2024

What is photogrammetry? Explore photogrammetry techniques and discover how we created a 3D model of Mary Queen of Scot's face.

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Behind the Scenes

The fascinating science of stone-matching

Wednesday 23 August 2023

Discover how Heritage Scientists are using a fascinating technique called stone-matching to care for Scotland's heritage. 

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Skills

Top early career tips from award-winning stonemasons

Friday 14 July 2023

If you’re thinking of training as a stonemason, or know someone that might be interested, discover what it's like from amazing apprentices.

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Behind the Scenes

How to use archives and collections to discover more about Scotland’s buildings

Tuesday 10 January 2023

Have you been itching to start a project around the house? The New Year is a great time to set goals and begin planning for those home improvements. Discover how archives can give you tips, inspiration and help you learn more about the history of buildings in Scotland.

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Behind the Scenes

Five Years of the Engine Shed: Our Staff Highlights

Friday 1 July 2022

We can barely believe it's been five whole years since we moved into our building in Stirling! As we start to move on from the pandemic and consider how best to support the building conservation sector going forward, in this blog some of our team reflect on their highlights from the past few years.

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Behind the Scenes

A day in the life of a conservation scientist

Thursday 11 February 2021

What is a conservation scientist? What do they do? And how do they do it? Sarah Hamilton is one of four scientists based at our conservation centre in Stirling and is here to help you find out! Read on to learn about everything from analysing some of the most spectacular and rare fossils in the British Isles, to data processing from the kitchen table...

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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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