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A set of ornate black iron railings outside a row of tenement buildings. The railings have a central circular theme with a large leaf.
  • Tuesday 12 March 2024
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

Scottish Ironwork Traditions

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

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.
  • Thursday 25 April 2024
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

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.

An architectural drawing of a historical building as seen from the side view.
  • Wednesday 15 May 2024
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

Researching Scotland’s Buildings

An introduction to research sources and methods for architectural and construction history in Scotland. We will also share updates on the planned improvements to HES Archives facilities and collections.

A digital surveying camera mounted on a tripod overlooking a historic burial site next to the sea.
  • Wednesday 29 May 2024
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

Documenting Scotland’s Historic Environment

An introduction to a range of traditional and innovative methods for recording Scotland’s historic built environment.

A tall grey castle surrounded by temporary fencing, with the entrance way boarded up with scaffolding.
  • On until Friday 14 June 2024
  • Engine Shed
  • Talks and Seminars
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

Introduction to Building Conservation Week

Through a series of lectures and site visits, this 5-day course will explore conservation of the Scottish Built Environment and Traditional Building Skills.

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.
  • Tuesday 3 September 2024
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Most technical
  • Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

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.

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.
  • Wednesday 11 September 2024
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

An Introduction to Building Conservation

Join us for an introduction to the essential principles of building conservation in Scotland.

Two logos of the Stirling Photography Festival 2024
  • Tuesday 17 September 2024
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

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.

Two children examining building materials like brick and stone using scientific equipment
  • On until Sunday 22 September 2024
  • Engine Shed
  • Free Weekend/Open Days
  • Technical Level: Least technical
  • Architecture
  • Family friendly, Enthusiast
  • HES, Engine Shed
  • Feature weight: 0

Doors Open Day at The Engine Shed

Join us to explore Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre in Stirling.

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.
  • Thursday 10 October 2024
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Structures & Components, Building Management, Materials, Architecture
  • Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

Heritage Planning

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

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