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Sustainable Conservation at Melrose Abbey Brewery
Friday 15 June 2018
Robert the Bruce loved Melrose Abbey so much that he chose it as the final resting place for his heart. Did you know that this magnificent ruin also once housed a brewery? Discover more about its origins, and find out about the conservation technique we're using to care for it's surrounding walls.
Volunteering at the Engine Shed: Isobel’s Story
Thursday 7 June 2018
We get by with a little help with our friends! This Volunteers’ Week, hear from Isobel about her experiences as a volunteer, and discover her fascinating memories from the Engine Shed’s military past.
The past and future of Scotland’s traditional shopfronts
Friday 1 June 2018
Now our Talking Shops exhibition is in full swing, our Content Officer Jen delves into the colourful past of Scotland’s shopfronts and nods to their future.
Thatch Detectives: Searching for Scotland’s Thatched Buildings
Wednesday 23 May 2018
It takes a lot of determination and a little detective work to survey Scotland’s hidden thatched buildings. Join our technical research team to find out how they’re uncovering a fascinating part of the country’s built heritage, straw by straw!
Grasping at Straws: Up Close and Personal with Thatch
Friday 4 May 2018
Our Technical Research Interns head to Dumfries and Galloway to document the fascinating re-thatching of a roof, and get to try it for themselves.
The Road to UNESCO World Heritage Status
Wednesday 4 April 2018
With World Heritage day just around the corner, what does it take for a site to gain the prized World Heritage status? Find out from Miles Oglethorpe, Head of Industrial Heritage at Historic Environment Scotland!
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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