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A complex of historic stone castle buildings in excellent condition, with slate roofs and sash and case windows. They are nestled within a rocky crag.
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.

Image is a pencil drawing from 1880, featuring a section of Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh. The drawing shows a small section of rock garden with a waterfall in the centre. The entire garden is enclosed in a spherical glass and girder dome.
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...

The red Forth Rail Bridge across water
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.

A child poses beside exhibition panels for Talking Shops, an exhibition looking at Scotland's historic shopfronts
Guest Blog

Talking Shops: Developing the Exhibition

Wednesday 7 March 2018

Stuart Kerr from Stuco Design explains how we created Talking Shops, an exciting new exhibition exploring Scotland’s historic shopfronts.

The Merelles board found on a stone at Arbroath Abbey.
History

Masons and Merelles: A Pastime of the Past

Wednesday 19 July 2017

Sometime around the 13th century, two masons taking a break from working on Arbroath Abbey might have sat down to...

A group of about ten people, dressed in outdoor clothing and hard hats, stand on grass outside an old stone building (Clackmannan Tower), looking up.
Behind the Scenes

Intern Insights at Clackmannan Tower

Tuesday 28 February 2017

Our Technical Outreach and Education intern, Jen, tells us about her experience of our Clackmannan Tower Insight tour in 2017....

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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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