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Learning

Kick-start a career in building conservation, with our advice on skills and training. We also have learning resources and activities to inspire younger learners.

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Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings

Work towards this Level 3 award in energy efficiency with our building conservation experts.

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Building Conservation Week

Learn about different aspects of traditional building conservation with this five-day programme.

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Skills and training advice

Find out about training and skills development within the historic environment in Scotland.

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Fun for families

Bring Scotland’s built heritage to life with our free activities for all the family.

Training and learning events

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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