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History

5 things you might not know about Robert Stevenson

Thursday 6 August 2020

Robert Stevenson was famous for designing and building many of Scotland's historic lighthouses in the late 1700s. Discover more about the engineer who constructed wonders of engineering that have stood the test of time.

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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.

A garden at Stirling Castle, with a border filled with yellow and red roses.
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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Materials

The rise and demise of Scotland’s historic slate industry

Friday 17 April 2020

So many of our traditional buildings in Scotland are roofed in slate. Discover what made slate so popular, then what caused its decline, in this blog.

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Architecture

Alexander Greek Thomson: Glasgow’s Great Visionary Builder

Thursday 9 April 2020

Classical architecture, Alexander "Greek" Thomson is one of Scotland's most influential architects. As his work becomes increasingly popular over 140 years after his death, we take a look into his life and achievements.

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History

Scotland’s shops through the centuries

Friday 20 December 2019

Scotland’s towns, villages and cities tell the story of trade, innovation and creativity through their shops. Here we take at a look at some of Scotland's shops through the centuries.

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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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