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Scotland's Building Conservation Centre. Part of @HistEnvScot

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[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

@cantray_com This is a great example of how durable sash and case windows are if looked after properly!

[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

✅ Can easily last over 100 years
✅ Offer increased ventilation
✅ Made from a timber quality you can't get today

We're talking about sash and case windows. This @projectscot article takes a deeper dive ⬇️

https://t.co/m0xIMC9Eze.

[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

It sounds simple but before you start conservation works on a traditional building you need to:

1) Understand the current condition of the building
2) Understand the history and significance of the building

In May, we can help you learn how to do this: https://t.co/RzDqfenykS

[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

How do you find out about a building's history? Where can you find information to help you date a building's architecture?

On Thursday 8 May, join us to find out! - https://t.co/tgbndNgsYd

[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

Why do we need digital technologies, like 3D laser scanning, to repair and protect historic buildings and places?

Explore projects from @icomos's CIF Symposium in Venice, where digital technologies have been a vital part of architectural conservation: https://t.co/JmPE4UPHnu

[National Heritage Science Forum UK @HertSci_UK]

🔨🧪@HESEngineShed's Building Conservation Week is a 5-day intensive course delivered by @HistEnvScot so you can explore the conservation of the Scottish built environment and traditional building skills.

📅: 2-6 June 2025
📍: Stirling, Scotland

https://t.co/quqX6XGiPX

[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

Apply for a funded place on our Building Conservation Week in June.

Apply for a bursary if you're a recent graduate or if you've finished your third year of study on a building-related subject. Or if you want to develop a career in building conservation - https://t.co/JFJ0wMyyDZ

[Bellshill Academy DYW (Developing Young Workforce) @BellshillW]

🌍A fantastic experience for our group of seniors who attended the A World of Work Taster Sessions at @HESEngineShed on Thursday as part of our Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025 School Programme🌍
Well done everyone!!
#skillsforlife&work #ambition #FindYourPath #DYW

[National Heritage Science Forum UK @HertSci_UK]

British Science Week 2025 is here! We are excited to celebrate STEM and #heritagescience for a whole 10 days 🥳🧪

To kick us off, check out this new blog post from Jasper Croser at @HESEngineShed, who is doing a Modern Apprenticeship in #HeritageScience.

https://t.co/VyHUt2goNC

[MrsTaylorArt&Design @LAArtandDesign]

What an incredible day at #AWorldOfWorkTasters! Senior @Lornshill pupils got hands-on with construction careers & met industry experts. Thanks to @morgansindallc @HESEngineShed @HistEnvScot @DYW_ForthValley @DYWScot #ScotAppWeek25

[DYW Scotland @DYWScot]

🚀 Day 1 of the #WorldOfWork Tasters at @HESEngineShed is here! Young people from across Scotland are exploring careers in construction with hands-on experiences. Huge thanks to @MorganSindallC, @histenvscot and partners for making this happen! 🏗️ #DYWScot #ScotAppWeek25

[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

Scotland's traditional roofs are a thing of beauty. With the right care, they can be incredibly durable too. From slate to pantiles, learn about common materials and methods, plus issues with their repair and maintenance in our recorded talk and Q&A ⬇️.

https://t.co/y0e5ZeXdA5

[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

Do you own a tenement flat in Scotland? Do you know your rights and responsibilities when it comes to repairs? Our guide can help you in planning and sharing repairs ⬇️.

https://t.co/dLnk2CgncV

[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

The Scottish Crannog Centre's Iron Age Village is a marvel - and it's keeping traditional skills thriving! Learn about dry stone dyking, working with timber, turf building and thatching in our blog: https://t.co/0u1ZbsuaRr

[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

How do you make an older building energy efficient? Our video takes an in-depth review of some of the measures you can take, including insulation and secondary glazing ⬇️.

https://t.co/U2I2ZFMuwn

[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

Get your early-bird ticket to our Building Conservation Week now for a discounted price! 🐦

Join us to explore the traditional building skills and materials used in conservation and repair projects in Scotland ⬇️

https://t.co/KHjPowpHLB

[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

@StirlingCHT Thanks folks! 😊

[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

If you don't think a 17th century plaster ceiling is the height of romance, you're wrong! ❌

The stunning ceilings at @N_T_S Kellie Castle were made to mark the marriages of the 3rd Earl of Kellie.

They've now been recorded cutting-edge technology ⬇️.

https://t.co/DFgw1JwUg2

[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

@RevivalJoinLtd Thanks for the recommendation folks!

[The Engine Shed @HESEngineShed]

Vernacular building materials are items found and used locally by amateur builders. On Thursday 27 March, join us for three fascinating and informative talks about how and where these materials were used in Scotland over time.

https://t.co/QDf4kjIhoF