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A woven wood roundhouse with a large open doorway. There is a head-height stone wall running around the outside as if enclosing it, with other traditional buildings in the background.
Vernacular and earth building

Discover four key traditional building skills at the Scottish Crannog Centre’s Iron Age Village

Monday 10 June 2024

Before the relaunch of the Scottish Crannog Centre's Iron Age Village, we visited Loch Tay to meet our work party of Craft Fellows, who used traditional building skills alongside the centre’s staff to create the village.

Scaffolding up at a historic thatched building in the countryside
Vernacular and earth building

What can builders of the past teach us about sustainable building methods?

Monday 19 February 2024

At its core, vernacular building is about local knowledge and local materials. Our Vernacular Buildings Craft Fellow, Ross, shares his experience of working on vernacular buildings across Scotland and explains how they could help modern building practices become more sustainable.

Two people passing straw between themselves
Materials

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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