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How to get an authentic look with traditional interior paint and finishes
Friday 17 November 2023
Does a room in your traditional home (built pre-1919) need a fresh coat of paint? Or are you researching a...
How to look after your traditional building, so that it can look after you
Thursday 9 November 2023
Looking after traditional buildings needn’t be a complicated burden. Their long lives are testament to their quality of build, suitability...
Why building conservation is important for the future
Thursday 12 October 2023
Scotland has approximately 450,000 traditionally-made buildings. Discover the principles behind looking after them, and why it's important.
Five lesser-known Scottish buildings that were never built
Friday 6 October 2023
Have you heard of the Scottish buildings that were never built? Would you like to see some alternative visions for...
Thatching Reed: supporting buildings and nature
Thursday 31 August 2023
We caught up with RSPB Tayside Reserves Warden Vicky Turnbull to find out more about the Tay reedbeds and how they support both nature and building conservation.
The fascinating science of stone-matching
Wednesday 23 August 2023
Discover how Heritage Scientists are using a fascinating technique called stone-matching to care for Scotland's heritage.
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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