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• Thursday 12 September 2024
• John Sinclair House
• Talks and Seminars
• Technical Level:
• Materials, Art and design
• HES
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One People, Two Places: The Western Highlands and Islands and Cape Breton, 1790-1830

Join us in-person, or on Zoom, for a very special talk by Dr. Karly Kehoe

• Wednesday 11 November 2026
• Engine Shed
• Learning session
• Technical Level: Quite technical
• Building Management, Materials, Architecture
• Professional
• HES, Engine Shed
• Feature weight: 0

Heritage Science at the Engine Shed

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

• Wednesday 10 February 2027
• Engine Shed
• Learning session
• Technical Level: Quite technical
• Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
• Professional
• HES, Engine Shed
• Feature weight: 0

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.

• Wednesday 24 February 2027
• Engine Shed
• Learning session
• Technical Level: Quite technical
• Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
• Professional
• HES, Engine Shed
• Feature weight: 0

Stone in Scotland: Past, Present and Future

Stone: Scotland’s preeminent building material. We will share information on developments for its conservation and future use.

• Wednesday 17 March 2027
• Engine Shed
• Learning session
• Technical Level: Quite technical
• Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
• Professional
• HES, Engine Shed
• Feature weight: 0

Lime Mortar: Principles and Practices

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

• Wednesday 31 March 2027
• Engine Shed
• Learning session
• Technical Level: Quite technical
• Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
• Professional
• HES, Engine Shed
• Feature weight: 0

Traditional Scottish Roofing

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.