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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.
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....
Supporting Scotland’s Industrial Heritage
Thursday 18 May 2017
We’re now into the fifth month of the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, being drawn into the world of...
Bird Control in Scotland’s Older Buildings
Thursday 27 April 2017
As Scotland’s towns and cities continue to expand, wild birds are often forced out of their natural habitats and into...
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...
Shifting Sands at Links of Noltland
Friday 31 March 2017
Orkney is home to some of Scotland’s oldest surviving buildings. At Links of Noltland, first settled over 4000 years ago,...
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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