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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.
From empty shell to energy efficient: making our building sustainable
Wednesday 26 October 2016
We created our sustainable conservation centre using traditional skills and local materials. Learn about how we did it, and discover how sustainability is at the heart of what we do inside the building.
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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