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Digital

How I became a digital innovator for heritage

Friday 15 August 2025

Digital Innovation Trainee Catherine shares insights from her early career and how she learned skills to digitally capture our heritage.

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Science

Using science to understand an archaeological object: the Dumbarton Cross Pendant

Wednesday 9 July 2025

When we used scientific techniques on a small cross found at Dumbarton Castle, we discovered the cross might not be as old as we thought. Find out how we're using science to learn about archaeological objects and how, sometimes, we're left with more questions than answers.

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Heritage

Five lesser-known Scottish buildings that were never built

Friday 6 October 2023

Have you heard of the Scottish buildings that were never built? Would you like to see some alternative visions for...

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Heritage

Robert Brown: The Unsung Hero of Georgian Edinburgh

Tuesday 18 December 2018

Who was Robert Brown, the unsung hero of Georgian Edinburgh? Discover more about the architect that shaped the traditional buildings in Edinburgh's elegant New Town.

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Industrial Heritage

Celebrating Scotland’s Industrial Heritage

Thursday 2 August 2018

What makes Scotland’s industrial heritage so special? Join our Head of Industrial Heritage, Miles Oglethorpe, to find out.

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Heritage

The Road to UNESCO World Heritage Status

Wednesday 4 April 2018

With World Heritage day just around the corner, what does it take for a site to gain the prized World Heritage status? Find out from Miles Oglethorpe, Head of Industrial Heritage at Historic Environment Scotland!

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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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