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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,...
Intern Insights at Clackmannan Tower
Tuesday 28 February 2017
Our Technical Outreach and Education intern, Jen, tells us about her experience of our Clackmannan Tower Insight tour in 2017....
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.
Robert Burns and the Ruined Royal Residence
Wednesday 25 January 2017
Robbie Burns led a colourful life, full of different loves, lifestyles, and career changes. In the last few years of...
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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