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4 Key Takeaways from Our 2024 Lime Finishes Summit
Monday 30 September 2024
Thanks to recent research, we are re-discovering some of the historic applications of lime in buildings, and learning how we can use lime in the modern world. Discover four key takeaways about this from our ‘What’s the Point?’ lime finishes summit.
An Insider’s Guide to the SPAB William Morris Craft Fellowship
Friday 23 August 2024
Jack Buchanan, stonemason and Assistant Works Manager at HES Dumbarton Castle Depot, shares a glimpse into his experience as a SPAB Fellow.
What do historic lime finishes look like on Scottish traditional buildings?
Tuesday 6 August 2024
Historically, most buildings would have been covered with a lime finish. In this blog we explore different techniques used for external finishes on historic Scottish buildings, particularly harl, limewash and the many different styles of pointing.
Capturing Scotland’s heritage in 3D: How we created a 3D model of Mary Queen of Scots
Monday 15 July 2024
What is photogrammetry? Explore photogrammetry techniques and discover how we created a 3D model of Mary Queen of Scot's face.
Discover four key traditional building skills at the Scottish Crannog Centre’s Iron Age Village
Monday 10 June 2024
Before the relaunch of the Scottish Crannog Centre's Iron Age Village, we visited Loch Tay to meet our work party of Craft Fellows, who used traditional building skills alongside the centre’s staff to create the village.
Discover Scotland’s Historic Bricks and Tiles
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Scotland has a rich heritage of traditionally constructed brickwork and tiles. In this blog. our Project Manager Dr Moses Jenkins details them and reveals how best to maintain them.
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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