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A day in the life of a conservation scientist
Thursday 11 February 2021
What is a conservation scientist? What do they do? And how do they do it? Sarah Hamilton is one of four scientists based at our conservation centre in Stirling and is here to help you find out! Read on to learn about everything from analysing some of the most spectacular and rare fossils in the British Isles, to data processing from the kitchen table...
9 easy ways to save energy in an older home or building
Thursday 28 January 2021
Older homes are considered hard to heat. But with simple changes to your home and your behaviour, you can save energy with little to no cost. These top tips from our Senior Technical Officer Lila Angelaka are easy ways to save energy in your older home.
Exploring tenement building details: a walk around Edinburgh
Tuesday 22 December 2020
Scottish tenements boast many beautiful details. Take a tenement tour around Edinburgh and discover some of the unique flourishes that make these buildings so special.
Tour the Engine Shed with us
Thursday 3 December 2020
What's it like inside our building conservation centre? Take a virtual tour and find out!
A Beginners Guide to Scotland’s Historic Burials Sites
Thursday 29 October 2020
With a long history of expansion, adaptation, reuse and evolution, Scotland’s historic burial sites contain some of the country’s oldest architectural remains. But as well as the historic, they showcase modern design and craft skills. Learn how they have evolved and adapted, and how some are being used in new ways.
3 ways to keep up with conservation from home
Monday 5 October 2020
Discover how we’ve been keeping you connected with conservation online, whether you're looking for fun with the family, or are a conservation professional.
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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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