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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.

Traditional Building Maintenance with optional Stirling maintenance walk

Thursday 20 November 2025

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical

Event Description

Join us to learn about the practicalities of detailed and regular inspections of traditional buildings. We’ll share how a robust maintenance plan can stave off decay and expensive repairs.

Our full-day experience includes a tour of Stirling’s historic Old Town. Our team will point out a range of maintenance issues within the city and discuss the perils of ignoring the warning signs of fabric decay.

For those who cannot join us in person, a virtual ticket is available for the morning only.

Learning outcomes

You will:

  • understand the basic principles and practical approaches underpinning sound management of Scotland’s traditional buildings

  • recognise the physical and economic benefits of having a formal maintenance programme managed by qualified operatives

  • understand the process of managing regular maintenance inspections for a traditional property, including the compilation of maintenance manuals and logbooks

Thursday 20 November 2025

Tickets

£75.00 Full day learning experience
A morning of lectures, Q&A, networking lunch and an optional maintenance walk around Stirling.

Our full-day events sell out quickly. If tickets sell out, you'll be able to join our waiting list and be first in line if we release more tickets.

£30.00 Virtual learning session
A virtual ticket to the morning of lectures and Q&A.

Contact

Engine Shed

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Dietary Requirements

Refreshments will be provided on arrival and lunch will be catered. Please contact our events team with any special dietary requirements.

Cancellation and Refunds

Visit Historic Environment Scotland's Consumer Terms Site for information on our cancellation and refund policy.

Afternoon tour

Walking will be required on the afternoon tour, so please wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for seasonal weather as the tour will go ahead even if wet.

Access guide

Read our access guide for information about accessibility at the Engine Shed.