Tag: Materials

Thatching Reed: supporting buildings and nature

Thursday 31 August 2023


We caught up with RSPB Tayside Reserves Warden Vicky Turnbull to find out more about the Tay reedbeds and how they support both nature and building 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.

Hot Mixed Mortars: A Hot Topic in Conservation

Thursday 31 August 2017


Hot mixed lime mortars are a hot topic in building conservation. Wider awareness of the impacts of climate change has led...

Following the Fire: Displaying Damaged Artefacts from the Mackintosh Library

Friday 7 July 2017


On the 23rd of May 2014, a fire broke out at one of Glasgow’s most iconic landmarks. The early 20th...

Conservation Class of 2017

Friday 30 June 2017


Most classes have been let out for the summer, but not for a group of keen conservation enthusiasts. Go behind-the-scenes at our Conservation Summer School 2017, and learn more about this exciting week of hands-on learning.

An Industrial Cathedral: Refreshing the Roof of the Engine Shed

Friday 16 June 2017


The metal frame of our roof is one of its most impressive features, making the space feel like an industrial cathedral....

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