Welcome to the Engine Shed
We’re Historic Environment Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre. As a hub of digital innovation and heritage science, we’re home to specialist labs. Through events and accredited training, we share technical knowledge to support Scotland’s skills needs. We believe built heritage should be explored, understood and looked after for future generations.
Skills and training advice
Find out about training and skills development within the historic environment in Scotland.
Skills and training advice-
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Energy efficiency
Learn more about energy efficiency, and which micro renewable options are suitable for traditional buildings.
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Building materials
Gain insights into the use of traditional building materials and how to look after and repair them.
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Building components
Learn how to maintain your traditional building to avoid minor issues turning into major problems.
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Discover the stories of Scotland’s built heritage
Our blogs explore the skills, people and materials embedded within traditional buildings.
Read our blogs
Thank you
The Engine Shed is accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and National Open College Network (NOCN). The Engine Shed has been supported by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to share knowledge of traditional building materials, develop skills and raise standards in conservation for traditional buildings.
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Historic Environment Scotland is the lead public body established to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment.
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