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Do you want to build your knowledge and experience in energy efficiency measures for older and traditional buildings? We can help! Work towards an accredited qualification with us. You'll learn from our traditional building experts in Stirling ⬇️ engineshed.scot/learning/level…

Joists, rafters, skirting boards, mouldings, panelling...timber is everywhere in traditional buildings. On Tuesday 18 March, learn how to repair and maintain timberwork, including sash and case windows. ⬇️ engineshed.scot/whats-on/event…

Have you been feeling the cold this winter in your older home? The good news is there are steps you can take to make your home warmer and reduce your bills. We've pulled our top resources into one place to help ⬇️. ow.ly/SoRr50Uzl3U

Vernacular building materials are items found and used locally by amateur builders. On Thursday 27 March, join us for three fascinating and informative talks about how and where these materials were used in Scotland over time. engineshed.scot/whats-on/event…

If you don't think a 17th century plaster ceiling is the height of romance, you're wrong! ❌ The stunning ceilings at National Trust for Scotland Kellie Castle were made to mark the marriages of the 3rd Earl of Kellie. They've now been recorded cutting-edge technology ⬇️. nts.org.uk/stories/record…

Get your early-bird ticket to our Building Conservation Week now for a discounted price! 🐦 Join us to explore the traditional building skills and materials used in conservation and repair projects in Scotland ⬇️ engineshed.scot/learning/build…

How do you make an older building energy efficient? Our video takes an in-depth review of some of the measures you can take, including insulation and secondary glazing ⬇️. youtube.com/watch?v=HDPMwh…

The Scottish Crannog Centre's Iron Age Village is a marvel - and it's keeping traditional skills thriving! Learn about dry stone dyking, working with timber, turf building and thatching in our blog: ow.ly/V4wq50V2TTN

Do you own a tenement flat in Scotland? Do you know your rights and responsibilities when it comes to repairs? Our guide can help you in planning and sharing repairs ⬇️. engineshed.scot/publications/p…

Scotland's traditional roofs are a thing of beauty. With the right care, they can be incredibly durable too. From slate to pantiles, learn about common materials and methods, plus issues with their repair and maintenance in our recorded talk and Q&A ⬇️. youtube.com/watch?v=leyv4B…

🚀 Day 1 of the #WorldOfWork Tasters at The Engine Shed is here! Young people from across Scotland are exploring careers in construction with hands-on experiences. Huge thanks to @MorganSindallC, @histenvscot and partners for making this happen! 🏗️ #DYWScot #ScotAppWeek25

What an incredible day at #AWorldOfWorkTasters! Senior Lornshill Academy pupils got hands-on with construction careers & met industry experts. Thanks to Morgan Sindall Construction The Engine Shed Historic Environment Scotland DYW Forth Valley DYW Scotland #ScotAppWeek25

British Science Week 2025 is here! We are excited to celebrate STEM and #heritagescience for a whole 10 days 🥳🧪 To kick us off, check out this new blog post from Jasper Croser at The Engine Shed, who is doing a Modern Apprenticeship in #HeritageScience. blog.engineshed.scot/2025/03/05/a-m…

🌍A fantastic experience for our group of seniors who attended the A World of Work Taster Sessions at The Engine Shed on Thursday as part of our Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025 School Programme🌍 Well done everyone!! #skillsforlife&work #ambition #FindYourPath #DYW

Apply for a funded place on our Building Conservation Week in June. Apply for a bursary if you're a recent graduate or if you've finished your third year of study on a building-related subject. Or if you want to develop a career in building conservation - ow.ly/qe7O50Vgvxo

🔨🧪The Engine Shed's Building Conservation Week is a 5-day intensive course delivered by Historic Environment Scotland so you can explore the conservation of the Scottish built environment and traditional building skills. 📅: 2-6 June 2025 📍: Stirling, Scotland engineshed.scot/learning/build…

Why do we need digital technologies, like 3D laser scanning, to repair and protect historic buildings and places? Explore projects from @icomos's CIF Symposium in Venice, where digital technologies have been a vital part of architectural conservation: ow.ly/f6ki50Vlqam

How do you find out about a building's history? Where can you find information to help you date a building's architecture? On Thursday 8 May, join us to find out! - engineshed.scot/whats-on/event…

It sounds simple but before you start conservation works on a traditional building you need to: 1) Understand the current condition of the building 2) Understand the history and significance of the building In May, we can help you learn how to do this: ow.ly/q3e150Vnzwm

✅ Can easily last over 100 years ✅ Offer increased ventilation ✅ Made from a timber quality you can't get today We're talking about sash and case windows. This Project Scotland article takes a deeper dive ⬇️ projectscot.com/2025/03/histor….