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Building conservation publications from the Engine Shed, ranging from detailed technical papers to advice for conservation beginners.
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A History of Scotland's Landscapes
These evocative spaces provide unique evidence for the way this land and its wealth of resources has been lived in, worked on, ruined, abandoned, restored and celebrated.
A Life of Industry
The Photography of John R Hume
John R Hume is Scotland's foremost expert on industrial heritage. In A Life of Industry, author Daniel Gray tells John's story, and the story of what has been lost – and preserved.
A Work of Beauty
Alexander McCall Smith's Edinburgh
Alexander McCall Smith curates his own story of Edinburgh, combining his incisive wit with a wealth of stunning imagery drawn from Scotland’s national collection of architecture and archaeology.
Calanais Survey and Excavation, 1979-88
The full report on excavations at the stone ring and alignments at Calanais in the Western Isles. The digs took place between 1980 and 1986 in advance of repairs to the ground, much worn by visitors.
Chocolate Casting
How is cast iron made? Find out by using chocolate and sugar to cast an edible object of your own.
Digital Explorers: Fun with Apps and Sketchfab
Are you a digital explorer? Download our apps and explore our Sketchfab 3D models, then use our worksheets to test your knowledge.
For the Safety of All
A Story of Scotland’s Lighthouses
Donald S Murray explores Scotland's lighthouses through history, storytelling and the voices of the lightkeepers.
How Was It Built? Colouring Sheets
Colour in some of your favourite Historic Environment Scotland sites like Stirling Castle, Melrose Abbey, or the Blackhouse in Arnol.
How Was It Built? Wordsearches
Can you complete our wordsearches about Scotland's traditional buildings and materials?