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Part of a damaged lamp from the famous library on display at the Engine Shed.
Conservation

Following the Fire: Displaying Damaged Artefacts from the Mackintosh Library

Friday 7 July 2017

On the 23rd of May 2014, a fire broke out at one of Glasgow’s most iconic landmarks. The early 20th...

A group of people dressed in safety gear standing on top of a high wall looking out over the view at Stirling Castle
Conservation

Conservation Class of 2017

Friday 30 June 2017

Most classes have been let out for the summer, but not for a group of keen conservation enthusiasts. Go behind-the-scenes at our Conservation Summer School 2017, and learn more about this exciting week of hands-on learning.

Metal trusses of a roof structure in an industrial building
Conservation

An Industrial Cathedral: Refreshing the Roof of the Engine Shed

Friday 16 June 2017

The metal frame of our roof is one of its most impressive features, making the space feel like an industrial cathedral....

the bottom of a thatched roof resting on a grassy surface, weighted down with stones on pieces of rope.
Materials

Thatched Buildings: Past, Present and Future

Thursday 13 April 2017

Thatched buildings used to be common throughout Scotland, with families and communities coming together to create and maintain their distinctive...

The Queen's Inner Hall of Stirling Castle's Royal Palace, restored as part of the Palace Project.
History

Restoring Renaissance Glory at Stirling Castle

Friday 3 February 2017

Stirling Castle's Royal Palace fell into disrepair, going from being a symbol of the Scottish crown’s enlightenment and international outlook, to a dilapidated army base. Discover how it was restored to some of its former glory.

The ruins of the Tay Bridge after the Tay Bridge Disaster of 1879.
Materials

The Tay Bridge Disaster: A Lesson in Design and Maintenance

Wednesday 11 January 2017

While Scotland has been home to some great writers like Robbie Burns and Sir Walter Scott, we’ve also produced some...

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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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