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Image is an aerial photograph of a landscape of trees and houses. The houses are at either side, in the centre of the landscape is a large stretch of trees running in a straight line to the horizon. The sun is setting over the hills in the distance.

The Antonine Wall: A 37 Mile Landmark

Central Scotland Documentary Film Festival Special Screening.

A set of ornate black iron railings outside a row of tenement buildings. The railings have a central circular theme with a large leaf.

Scottish Ironwork Traditions

An introduction to the use and conservation of wrought and cast iron in Scotland over the past three centuries.

Two young people leaning on a table are working together to point a camera-style piece of equipment at a stone.

The Engine Shed Open Days

Join us to explore Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre in Stirling and learn about energy efficiency and retrofit of traditional buildings.

A multicoloured stained glass window featuring a design of a person with long hair looking to the left. They are wearing a cloak fastened with a red jewel and have a band of leaves in their hair.

Legacy and Light: Stained Glass in Scotland

Join us for a day of discovery and dialogue, bridging Scotland's stained glass past with its sustainable future.

A traditional stone wall of a building. The building is pointed with lime and there's a small card placed on the wall to help identify the lime type.

What’s the point? A discussion about finishing walls with lime

In partnership with the Lime Finishes Group, we will explore lime finishes, what they looked like historically, how they evolved and performed. We will also consider the changes in current practice that may be required in response to climate change.

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Capturing Moments

Two speakers explore their documentary photography: from the first images taken after the Glasgow School of Art fire, to the peace wall and the Firth of Forth.

A group of people intently looking at a display in a museum setting; the display is a small white house indicating heat loss from a building. Another person is pointing something out as if explaining the display.

Exploring Micro-volunteering in the Inner Forth

Join us to find out how small actions can make a big difference to the historic buildings and natural environment in the Inner Forth area.

An aerial view of a castle surrounded by floodwater

Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Adaptive Re-use of Buildings

We will discuss climate change and the significant issues impacting Scotland’s historic environment. We will also examine the basic principles of making traditional Scottish buildings more energy efficient, with insights into current practical techniques.

A close-up photo of a gargoyle type face on the side of a medieval abbey. The face is a human one, and is smiling, with the features eroded by the weather.

Stone in Scotland: Past, Present and Future

An introduction to stone, Scotland’s preeminent building material. We will share information on developments for its conservation and future use.

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Lime Mortar: Principles and Practices

An introduction to the practical and scientific use of traditional lime for building purposes in Scotland.

A bell shaped tiled roof of a turreted building, with chimneys in the background. The roof has a spike on the top and the sky is blue with scattered clouds.

Scottish Roofing: Materials and Practices

An introduction to traditional roofing materials and techniques in Scotland, with guidance on current best practice and an update on recent HES slate quarry initiatives.

A timber door and window set into the side of a historic castle wall, made up of many intricate stones and shaped bricks.

Conserving Timberwork and Timber Windows

A day focusing on the use and the repair of timberwork in Scotland’s buildings, with a special focus on traditional sash and case windows.