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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.

The weathered exterior of a historic building seen in closeup. An old limewash finish has weathered away leaving the masonry many different colours and flaking away. There is a red and white surveyor's pole for scale.
Materials

What do historic lime finishes look like on Scottish traditional buildings?

Tuesday 6 August 2024

Historically, most buildings would have been covered with a lime finish. In this blog we explore different techniques used for external finishes on historic Scottish buildings, particularly harl, limewash and the many different styles of pointing.

A historic cottage in the middle of nowhere with a bright yellow door
Maintenance

New year’s resolutions for your home

Thursday 13 January 2022

From a bit of TLC to living a greener life, check out our top tips to help your historic home throughout the New Year.

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.

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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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