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Teams

Meet the teams that work at the Engine Shed

Our teams

We are home to a range of Historic Environment Scotland teams who support the heritage sector across Scotland.

We strive to protect and promote Scotland’s historic environment for current and future generations to enjoy. Our teams make a real difference to how well we manage to preserve the nation’s most precious assets.

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Teams working from the Engine Shed

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Heritage Science

The Heritage Science team leads research and analyses building materials to conserve properties across Scotland’s historic built environment.

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Technical Education and Training

The Technical Education and Training team delivers a dynamic programme of conservation-related activity. They share knowledge, skills and expertise through research, training and qualifications.

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Digital Documentation and Innovation

The Digital Documentation and Innovation team documents our heritage in 3D with cutting-edge technologies. They use this data in new and innovative ways.

The building

Our home exemplifies the contemporary use of traditional materials and sympathetic design and construction. Find out about where we work.

The Engine Shed

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Are you an organisation who supports Scotland's traditional buildings, skills or materials? Contact us to see how we might work together.

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Publications

Browse our varied publications, ranging from detailed technical papers to advice for conservation beginners.

Publications