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A traditional cottage, with two windows on the ground floor and two dormer windows in the roof. There are other cottages in the background surrounded by farmland.
Homeowners

How to look after your traditional building, so that it can look after you

Thursday 9 November 2023

Looking after traditional buildings needn’t be a complicated burden. Their long lives are testament to their quality of build, suitability...

Decayed masonry of Bothwell Castle's Latrine Tower at Bothwell Castle
Conservation

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.

The Flying Scotsman, a steam train, crosses an iron railway bridge, painted red.
Industrial Heritage

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...

Seagulls sitting on a building's roof
Conservation

Bird Control in Scotland’s Older Buildings

Thursday 27 April 2017

As Scotland’s towns and cities continue to expand, wild birds are often forced out of their natural habitats and into...

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....

A person clearing leaves from a gutter while wearing gloves.
Maintenance

National Maintenance Week

Thursday 17 November 2016

As the weather takes a turn for the worse and the nights draw in, follow our simple advice for home maintenance during National Maintenance Week.

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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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