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

Tuesday 18 March 2025
Engine Shed
Lecture
Technical Level: Quite technical
Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
Enthusiast, Professional
HES, Engine Shed, Learn
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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.

A row of whitewashed stone cottages with a long connected thatched roof. The doors of the cottages are blue, and they open directly onto a track road.

Thursday 27 March 2025
Engine Shed
Lecture
Technical Level: Quite technical
Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
Enthusiast, Professional
HES, Engine Shed, Learn
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Vernacular Building Materials in Scotland

Discover a range of vernacular building materials used in Scotland and recent projects undertaken to understand their construction.

An architectural drawing of a historical building as seen from the side view.

Thursday 8 May 2025
Engine Shed
Lecture
Technical Level: Quite technical
Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
Enthusiast, Professional
HES, Engine Shed, Learn
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Researching Scotland’s Buildings

An introduction to research sources and methods for architectural and construction history in Scotland.

A digital surveying camera mounted on a tripod overlooking a historic burial site next to the sea.

Thursday 22 May 2025
Engine Shed
Lecture
Technical Level: Quite technical
Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
Enthusiast, Professional
HES, Engine Shed, Learn
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Documenting Scotland’s Historic Environment

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

A person demonstrating building energy efficiency to a group, using a display stand

Selected dates until Thursday 11 September 2025
Engine Shed
Continued Professional Development
Technical Level: Most technical
Building Management, Technical Conservation
Enthusiast, Professional
HES, Engine Shed, Learn
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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.

A tall grey castle surrounded by temporary fencing, with the entrance way boarded up with scaffolding.

Selected dates until Friday 6 June 2025
Engine Shed
Talks and Seminars
Technical Level: Quite technical
Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
Enthusiast, Professional
HES, Engine Shed, Learn
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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.