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An old looking industrial building in a neglected state, taken from just outside the open doorway. The brickwork is stained with some windows boarded up, and others broken. Weeds and small trees are growing on the grounds.

Building Management

An Introduction to Building Conservation

Tue 10 Oct 2023

We will introduce you to the essential principles of building conservation in Scotland.

Engine Shed

Professional

Quite technical

A collage of maps and planning documents sitting on a table. Some maps are historic, others modern Ordnance Survey versions.

Structures & Components

Heritage Planning

Wed 18 Oct 2023

We will provide an overview of the legislative framework governing how Scotland’s historic environment is managed and protected.

Engine Shed

Professional

Quite technical

An aerial view of a square-shaped ruined castle on an overcast day. The castle grounds and surrounding fields have been inundated by floodwater, cutting the site off from neighbouring farmland.

Research

Impact of Climate Change on Heritage

Thu 2 Nov 2023

We will discuss climate change and the significant issues impacting Scotland’s historic environment.

Engine Shed

Professional

Quite technical

A man, wearing a blue shirt, is reaching for and taking hold of a display piece of fabric insulation. Other sections of insulation sit in the background on a table, each is about half a metre square and 20 centimetres high.

Building Management

Energy Efficiency and Adaptive Re-use of Buildings

Tue 14 Nov 2023

We will examine the basic principles of making traditional Scottish buildings more energy efficient, with insights into current practical techniques.

Holyrood Park Education Centre

Professional

Quite technical

Close up of a gloved left hand of a restoration worker reaching out to touch an old fashioned slate roof. Some of the dark grey slates are not straight, with gaps in between.

Building Management

Traditional Building Maintenance

Fri 24 Nov 2023

We will explore how to reduce decay and damage in buildings with regular maintenance.

Engine Shed

General interest, Professional

Quite technical

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The Engine Shed is accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and National Open College Network (NOCN). The Engine Shed was 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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An Introduction to Building Conservation

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Impact of Climate Change on Heritage

Energy Efficiency and Adaptive Re-use of Buildings

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