Blog
Robert Brown: The Unsung Hero of Georgian Edinburgh
Tuesday 18 December 2018
Who was Robert Brown, the unsung hero of Georgian Edinburgh? Discover more about the architect that shaped the traditional buildings in Edinburgh's elegant New Town.
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.
DigiDoc: Exploring innovative technologies for cultural heritage
Friday 2 November 2018
The DigiDoc conference series explores innovation in cultural heritage. Read on to discover more.
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.
Reusing Historic Buildings: The Green Choice
Thursday 30 August 2018
Steven from our Heritage Directorate gives four great examples of how traditional buildings can be re-purposed to become sustainable and energy-efficient homes and workplaces.
Traditional Mortars: Going Full Circle
Friday 24 August 2018
Traditional lime mortar has been used for hundreds of years, and is an important part of Scotland’s built heritage. Find out why it’s still so important today with our Technical Officer Declan.
Thank you
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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