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Conservation

A Snapshot of Conservation: Caring for Scotland’s Historic Places

Wednesday 18 July 2018

From prehistoric villages to grand castles, some of our historic places are thousands of years old. Ever wondered how they’re still here today? Go behind-the-scenes with our conservation team to find out.

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Behind the Scenes

Volunteering at the Engine Shed: Isobel’s Story

Thursday 7 June 2018

We get by with a little help with our friends! This Volunteers’ Week, hear from Isobel about her experiences as a volunteer, and discover her fascinating memories from the Engine Shed’s military past.

A black and yellow exhibition panel, with photos, wording and a screen on it
History

The past and future of Scotland’s traditional shopfronts

Friday 1 June 2018

Now our Talking Shops exhibition is in full swing, our Content Officer Jen delves into the colourful past of Scotland’s shopfronts and nods to their future.

The thatched roof of Cruck Cottage with a hole in it in need of repair
Materials

Grasping at Straws: Up Close and Personal with Thatch

Friday 4 May 2018

Our Technical Research Interns head to Dumfries and Galloway to document the fascinating re-thatching of a roof, and get to try it for themselves.

A child poses beside exhibition panels for Talking Shops, an exhibition looking at Scotland's historic shopfronts
Guest Blog

Talking Shops: Developing the Exhibition

Wednesday 7 March 2018

Stuart Kerr from Stuco Design explains how we created Talking Shops, an exciting new exhibition exploring Scotland’s historic shopfronts.

A group of about ten people, dressed in outdoor clothing and hard hats, stand on grass outside an old stone building (Clackmannan Tower), looking up.
Behind the Scenes

Intern Insights at Clackmannan Tower

Tuesday 28 February 2017

Our Technical Outreach and Education intern, Jen, tells us about her experience of our Clackmannan Tower Insight tour in 2017....

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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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