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A large, stone square castle with a slate roof
  • 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.

Illustrations of significant Scottish women from throughout history pictured above Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat
  • Selected dates from Friday 5 March 2027 to Monday 8 March 2027
  • Holyrood Park
  • Walks and Guided Tours
  • Technical Level:
  • Archaeology, Nature, Ranger Service
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

The Women of Holyrood Park

Moderate Ranger-led guided walk around Holyrood Park

A group of visitors stands on a cobbled pathway beside the stone walls and rocky embankment of Edinburgh Castle. In the foreground, a guide wearing a red jacket with “Edinburgh Castle” printed on the back gestures while addressing the group.
  • Saturday 6 March 2027 to Monday 8 March 2027
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Walks and Guided Tours
  • Technical Level:
  • HES, Edinburgh Castle
  • Feature weight: 0

The women that made the castle

Come and hear the forgotten stories of the women of the castle through the ages: Accused witches, nurses, royal women and everyone between.

A colourful stained glass window
  • Monday 8 March 2027
  • Trinity House
  • Walks and Guided Tours
  • Technical Level:
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

Women of Maritime Leith

Celebrate International Women’s Day with a special twilight tour of Trinity House

A black and white picture of castle ruins on top of a rocky hill with water below
  • Thursday 11 March 2027 to Sunday 27 June 2027
  • Fort George
  • Exhibition
  • Technical Level:
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

Building a Nation: Scotland’s Architectural Identity

Scotland has some iconic architecture, but this exhibition explores whether there is a uniquely Scottish architecture that stands distinct from its European neighbours.

A light orange / yellow lime harled wall on a building with a brown window
  • 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.

Tarlair Swimming Pool, Macduff
  • Monday 22 March 2027
  • John Sinclair House
  • Talks and Seminars
  • Technical Level:
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

Art Deco Days

In this talk join Jackie Sangster, Learning Manager, on a tour of Scotland in the 1930s, using HES Archives to explore Art Deco, the popular design style

A large, traditional building with a slate roof featuring multiple turrets
  • 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.

A view of a motorway with buildings surrounding
  • Monday 17 May 2027
  • John Sinclair House
  • Talks and Seminars
  • Technical Level:
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

Exploring Scotland's Motorway History

In this talk Stuart Baird from the Scottish Roads Archive joins us to explore the history of motorways in Scotland using material from HES Archives

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