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A man, wearing a blue shirt, is reaching for and taking hold of a display piece of fabric insulation. Other sections of insulation sit in the background on a table, each is about half a metre square and 20 centimetres high.

Energy Efficiency and Adaptive Re-use of Buildings

We will examine the basic principles of making traditional Scottish buildings more energy efficient, with insights into current practical techniques.

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.

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.

View of South Aisle inside Rosslyn Chapel

Rosslyn Chapel & Scottish Antiquaries

An exhibition of images from the HES archive exploring the fashion for antiquarianism in Scotland and the lure of Rosslyn Chapel.

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.

Two logos of the Stirling Photography Festival 2024

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 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.

A person stands smiling with their arms folded in front of a large wall-displayed computer generated image of Edinburgh Castle.

Heritage Careers Week – Practical Skills Event

A series of hands-on workshops with experts from the Engine Shed and some of our sector partners, showcasing the skills, materials, and innovative techniques within the Heritage Sector.

General view of the entrance to Caerlaverock Castle and moat

Stonemasonry Demonstration and Heritage Careers Information

Watch and learn from one of our team of stonemasons and see how modern stonemasons help maintain our historic buildings.

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.