Tag: industrial heritage

How was it built: the iconic Forth Bridge

Tuesday 18 April 2023


The Forth Bridge is one of the engineering wonders of the world. It became an international tourist attraction, even when...

5 things you might not know about…James Watt

Monday 17 June 2019


Scottish inventor James Watt re-invented the steam engine. His inventions drove the Industrial Revolution, and shaped the future of Scotland and beyond. In celebration of our free exhibition on the life of James Watt and his impact on engineering and industrial heritage, we reveals 5 things you didn’t know about Watt.

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.

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.

Supporting Scotland’s Industrial Heritage

Thursday 18 May 2017


We’re now into the fifth month of the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, being drawn into the world of...