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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...
Discovering David’s Tower: Edinburgh Castle’s Buried Secret
Thursday 8 December 2016
Visitors on an Insight Tour of Edinburgh Castle discovered a forgotten part of the city’s past. Guided by the castle’s District Architect, they explored David’s Tower, a royal residence buried for over 300 years.
National Maintenance Week
Thursday 17 November 2016
As the weather takes a turn for the worse and the nights draw in, follow our simple advice for home maintenance during National Maintenance Week.
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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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