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Materials

A Scottish stone revival? Considering a comeback for Scottish stone production

Thursday 20 August 2026

Scottish stone was once used in high status buildings all over the world, including the Vatican. Today, lost quarries scatter the landscape. Re-opening them could bring benefits to Scotland's buildings and people.

A row of lovely, well-kept traditional stone cottages with a flagstone roof
Materials

In search of Angus flagstone roofs: a rare and distinctive Scottish tradition

Thursday 23 July 2026

Flagstone roofs are rare in the UK, but in one area on the East Coast of Scotland flagstone has been used on roofs for over 500 years. We went on a mission to find out how many flagstone roofs are left in Angus and what the future might look for these precious pieces of local heritage.

A concrete, multi-storey building, which is long and is made up of many flats with balconies
Materials

Poetry from concrete: Scotland’s fascinating historic concrete and brutalist architecture

Tuesday 16 December 2025

Mighty, creative and sometimes controversial, concrete structures are important part of our heritage. Explore Scotland's early and 20th century concrete buildings.

Sash and case windows in a stone tenement
Sustainability

How RdSAP 10.2 impacts Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessments in traditional buildings

Wednesday 1 October 2025

Energy performance certificates (EPCs) tell us how energy efficient our buildings are. The way they are generated has changed. Find out what recent changes mean for professionals and owners of traditional (pre-1919) buildings in Scotland.

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Conservation

Conserving windows: the rare art of stained glass conservation

Friday 8 August 2025

Few people in Scotland have the skills to maintain and repair stained glass windows. Learn more from an artist who is honing this rare skill.

Two people raising up a wooden, square frame in a grassy area
Behind the Scenes

Preserving trades across the pond: our top 6 takeaways from the International Preservation Trades Workshop

Thursday 5 December 2024

What can we learn from building conservation practices in the USA, and what can they learn from our practices in...

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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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