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Scotland’s beautiful brick buildings
Friday 15 October 2021
From the highest tower in Dundee to Bute's incredible Victorian glazed brick toilets, we explore Scotland's skillfully crafted brick buildings.
How to protect your older building or home from storms
Thursday 30 September 2021
Scotland's changing climate means there will be more severe weather events, like storms, in the future. Find out what this means for older buildings and some of the steps you can take to protect your historic home.
7 steps to become a conservation master
Monday 16 August 2021
From scaling rooftops to exploring forgotten and forlorn ruins, careers in technical building conservation call for a sense of adventure! Discover seven steps to becoming a conservation master and how you can take your career further with our Msc.
Sustainable Homes: Plastic Free Solutions For Your Building Refurbishment
Thursday 8 July 2021
Make small scale DIY repairs and refurbishing jobs around your house more plastic-free and less reliant on materials using fossil fuels.
Sundials, fountains and glasshouses: three gems you might find in Scotland’s historic gardens
Wednesday 2 June 2021
We’ve all got to know our local green spaces pretty well lately. But there are still hidden gems out there in Scotland’s landscapes for you to uncover. Here we take a look at glasshouses, fountains and sundials.
Down to Earth: Scotland’s Earth Building Past and Future
Wednesday 21 April 2021
When thinking about Scotland’s historic places, stone might be the first ancient building material that comes to mind. Scotland’s traditional...
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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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