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Architecture

John Allan: The Experimental Architect

Tuesday 1 October 2019

John Allan was an experimental architect, using different styles and traditional building materials to craft beautiful buildings in Stirling and beyond. Read on to discover more about his creations.

A large brick building with lots of windows
Materials

The traditional skills that built Scotland

Tuesday 27 August 2019

Discover the traditional skills that have been used for hundreds of years to create Scotland's historic buildings and how they're still being used today.

A building with a white turret on a grassy hill
Materials

Shining a spotlight on Scotland’s traditional buildings

Wednesday 5 June 2019

Scotland’s traditional buildings mean different things to different people. They’ve changed over the years, with some even being re-purposed. In this blog, our volunteers tell us about their favourite traditional building in Scotland, and why it’s so special to them.

Detailed stone carvings above a door on the White House featuring a garland and flowers
History

5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Scots Who Built the White House

Friday 22 February 2019

In the 1790s, a group of talented Scottish stonemasons undertook the difficult journey to America to help build one of the world’s most iconic buildings. Discover 5 things you didn’t know about the Scots who built the White House.

A historic building featuring many windows
Materials

Through the Looking Glass: Exploring Historic Glazing

Friday 7 December 2018

Looking to take one of our APD short courses next year? Join Vanesa, Content Manager at the Engine Shed, as she takes you through her experiences of completing the short course on historic glass and glazing conservation.

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Materials

Traditional Materials: How We’re Growing Paint

Thursday 4 October 2018

What have a field of flax and a tin of paint got in common? Join Technical Research Manager Roger Curtis to find out how we're growing paint from seed with the Highland Folk Museum.

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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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