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Climate Change

How can we help the historic environment cope with climate change?

Thursday 30 November 2023

Learn about some of the specific risks to historic buildings and landscapes from climate change, and discover how we can protect heritage amidst the climate crisis.

Traditional building Burmieston Steading with glass-fronted archways and a tree in the background
Sustainability

Reusing Historic Buildings: The Green Choice

Thursday 30 August 2018

Steven from our Heritage Directorate gives four great examples of how traditional buildings can be re-purposed to become sustainable and energy-efficient homes and workplaces.

Decayed masonry of Bothwell Castle's Latrine Tower at Bothwell Castle
Conservation

Gardez L’Eau – ‘watch out for the water’

Thursday 25 January 2018

Decay from weather, water and salts to Bothwell Castle’s Latrine Tower prompted conservation work at the site.

A large, open auditorium clad with wood
Sustainability

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.

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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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