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A general view of a park and a loch
  • Saturday 31 January 2026
  • Holyrood Park
  • Walks and Guided Tours
  • Technical Level:
  • Nature, Ranger Service
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

Wetland Wander

Moderate Ranger-led guided walk around Holyrood Park

A line of swans on a loch with an imposing palace in the background
  • Sunday 1 February 2026
  • Multiple venues
  • Walks and Guided Tours
  • Technical Level:
  • Nature, Ranger Service
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

Winter Wetland Wander

Moderate Ranger-led guided walk around Linlithgow Peel

An ornate sequence of red and blue tiles on the outside wall of a building, with windows above and below.
  • Tuesday 10 February 2026
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • 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.

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.
  • Tuesday 24 February 2026
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

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.

A layer of snowdrops with a light dusting of snow
  • Tuesday 3 March 2026
  • Dryburgh Abbey
  • Walks and Guided Tours
  • Technical Level:
  • Ranger Service
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

Snowdrop Walk

Gentle Ranger-led walk around the grounds of Dryburgh Abbey

Illustrations of significant Scottish women from throughout history pictured above Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat
  • Friday 6 March 2026 to Sunday 8 March 2026
  • 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 black and white photo of a woman and man in a library looking at a book
  • Sunday 8 March 2026
  • Stirling Castle
  • Living History
  • Technical Level:
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

Celebrating International Womens Day

Come along to Stirling Castle this international womens day and celebrate with us.

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  • Tuesday 17 March 2026
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

Lime Mortar: Principles and Practices

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

A stone with a boat carved on it
  • Friday 20 March 2026 to Sunday 28 June 2026
  • Fort George
  • Exhibition
  • Technical Level:
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

Marking Time

Explore the history of mark making in Scotland, from the present day to some of the oldest markings to be found in Scotland.

A bell shaped tiled roof of a turreted building, with chimneys in the background. The roof has a spike on the top and the sky is blue with scattered clouds.
  • Tuesday 31 March 2026
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

Scottish Roofing: Materials and Practices

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 timber door and window set into the side of a historic castle wall, made up of many intricate stones and shaped bricks.
  • Wednesday 22 April 2026
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

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.

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