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

Researching Scotland’s Buildings

Thu 8 May 2025

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

Thu 22 May 2025

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

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical

A person demonstrating building energy efficiency to a group, using a display stand
Building Management

Level 3 Award, Energy Efficiency in Older and Traditional Buildings

Selected dates until Thu 11 Sep 2025

Work towards a qualification in energy efficiency with our building conservation experts.

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Most technical

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

Introduction to Building Conservation Week

Selected dates until Fri 6 Jun 2025

Through a series of lectures and site visits, this 5-day course will explore conservation of the Scottish Built Environment and Traditional Building Skills.

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical

Two children examining a brick on a table
Architecture

Doors Open Day at the Engine Shed

Sat 27 Sep 2025 to Sun 28 Sep 2025

Join us to explore Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre in Stirling.

Engine Shed

Family friendly

Least technical

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 7 Oct 2025

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

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical

A person's hand picks up a small circular metal disc from a selection on the viewing platform of a microscope-like machine.
Building Management

Heritage Science at the Engine Shed

Thu 16 Oct 2025

An introduction to the applied use of material science in heritage conservation in Scotland.

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical