Featured Events
James Watt: Power to the World
Selected dates from Tue 9 Jul 2019 to Fri 23 Aug 2019
Explore the life, work, and legacy of James Watt and his reinvention of the steam engine in our new exhibition.
Engine Shed
Family friendly, General interest
Least technical
Guided Building Tours
Selected dates from Sat 20 Jul 2019 to Sat 7 Dec 2019
Learn all about our traditional building on one of our free tours.
Engine Shed
Family friendly, General interest
Least technical
James Watt Crane Engineering Challenge
Mon 22 Jul 2019 to Sat 27 Jul 2019
Get inspired by one of Scotland's most famous inventors and take part in our challenge. Can you use everyday materials to build a crane that can lift a weight?
Engine Shed
Family friendly
Least technical
Copying Machines
Mon 29 Jul 2019 to Sat 3 Aug 2019
Learn all about the technology behind 3D copying and make your own design to sculpt or carve.
Engine Shed
Family friendly
Least technical
New Power Generation
Mon 5 Aug 2019 to Sat 10 Aug 2019
Discover all sorts of amazing engines and machines, and create one of your own.
Engine Shed
Family friendly
Least technical
Stone, Digital Documentation and Energy Improvements
Fri 9 Aug 2019
Listen to experts speak about the science and technology being used to conserve and adapt our traditional buildings.
Engine Shed
Enthusiast, Professional
Most technical
Relaxed Visiting Hours
Selected dates from Sat 10 Aug 2019 to Sat 14 Dec 2019
Visiting hours for young people with autism.
Engine Shed
Family friendly, General interest
Least technical
Missing Link Challenge
Mon 12 Aug 2019 to Sat 17 Aug 2019
Investigate our metal trail around the Engine Shed and cast a tasty treat in chocolate.
Engine Shed
Family friendly
Least technical
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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 create Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre. It enables us to encourage understanding of traditional building materials and skills among the public and professionals and raise standards in conservation for traditional buildings.
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