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Skills

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.

Sustainability

“The greenest building is the one that already exists”: How traditional buildings are key to a circular society

Wednesday 20 July 2022

The construction and demolition industry is responsible for huge amounts of waste every year, in the UK accounting for around 60% of material use and waste. Madeleine Clark explores how traditional buildings are part of the solution.

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Materials

The traditional skills that built Scotland

Tuesday 27 August 2019

Discover the traditional skills that have been used for hundreds of years to create Scotland's historic buildings and how they're still being used today.

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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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