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Conserving Scotland’s Stained Glass

A day focussing on the historic use of decorative glass in Scotland’s traditional architecture, with a special focus on conservation best practice.

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Level 3 Award, Energy Efficiency in Older and Traditional Buildings

Work towards a qualification in energy efficiency with our building conservation experts.

The Engine Shed building - a traditional blonde sandstone building with two modern black wings flanking the original building

Reducing Carbon Emissions in Traditional Buildings - Heat Pump Guidance

Join us to understand how new guidance for the installation and use of Air Source Heat Pumps should be applied in traditional buildings.

An old looking industrial building in a neglected state, taken from just outside the open doorway. The brickwork is stained with some windows boarded up, and others broken. Weeds and small trees are growing on the grounds.

An Introduction to Building Conservation

We will introduce you to the essential principles of building conservation in Scotland.

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 person's hand picks up a small circular metal disc from a selection on the viewing platform of a microscope-like machine.

Heritage Science at the Engine Shed

An introduction to the applied use of material science in heritage conservation in Scotland.

An arched, bricked corridor with bricks lying on the sides.

Using Archives to Explore Scotland’s Brick Heritage

This talk will use HES Archives to highlight the role of bricks in building Scotland's heritage.

Close up of a gloved left hand of a restoration worker reaching out to touch an old fashioned slate roof. Some of the dark grey slates are not straight, with gaps in between.

Traditional Building Maintenance with optional Stirling maintenance walk

We will explore how to reduce decay and damage in buildings with regular maintenance.

A collage of maps and planning documents sitting on a table, with a pen. Some of the maps are historic, others modern Ordnance Survey versions.

Heritage Planning

We will provide an overview of the legislative framework governing how Scotland’s historic environment is managed and protected.

An ornate sequence of red and blue tiles on the outside wall of a building, with windows above and below.

Historic Bricks and Tiles

An introduction to the conservation of fired clay products in Scotland’s historic built environment, with a focus on historic brickwork and tiling.

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.