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An ornate sequence of red and blue tiles on the outside wall of a building, with windows above and below.
Building Management

Historic Bricks and Tiles

Tue 10 Feb 2026

An introduction to the conservation of fired clay products in Scotland’s historic built environment, with a focus on historic brickwork and tiling.

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical

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.
Building Management

Stone in Scotland: Past, Present and Future

Tue 24 Feb 2026

An introduction to stone, Scotland’s preeminent building material. We will share information on developments for its conservation and future use.

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical

A stone traditional building with two modern black extension wings either side
Building skills

Traditional Skills Open Weekend

Sat 7 Mar 2026 to Sun 8 Mar 2026

Come along to find out about traditional skills in Scotland!

Engine Shed

Family friendly, Enthusiast

Least technical

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Building Management

Lime Mortar: Principles and Practices

Tue 17 Mar 2026

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

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical

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.
Building Management

Scottish Roofing: Materials and Practices

Tue 31 Mar 2026

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.

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical

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

Conserving Timberwork and Timber Windows

Wed 22 Apr 2026

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.

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical

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.
Building Management

Vernacular Building Materials in Scotland

Thu 7 May 2026

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

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical

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

Researching Scotland’s Buildings

Wed 20 May 2026

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

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical

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

Documenting Scotland’s Historic Environment

Mon 25 May 2026

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

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical