Learning |The Engine Shed | Part of Historic Environment Scotland

Two people standing behind a table, smiling. They are holding tools and on the table there are lead beaters and two lead trays

Learning

Kick-start a career in building conservation, with our advice on skills and training. We also have learning resources and activities to inspire younger learners.

Three learners looking at a presentation slide of 'Impact of condensation'.

A large grey stone castle surrounded by temporary fencing with the entrance covered in scaffolding.

A group of people chiseling wood in a workshop

Two children making a wall out of tiny mini bricks

Training and learning events

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

Building Management

Introduction to Building Conservation

Selected dates from Mon 1 Jun 2026 to Fri 5 Jun 2026

Through a series of lectures and site visits over five days, explore the conservation of the Scottish built environment and traditional building skills.

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical

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Learning

Energy efficiency measures for older and traditional buildings

Introduction to Building Conservation

Skills and training advice

Fun for families

Training and learning events

Introduction to Building Conservation