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![A row of whitewashed stone cottages with a long connected thatched roof. The doors of the cottages are blue, and they open directly onto a track road.](https://app-hes-evnts-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/f76a1f0d-795c-4df4-bbdd-b0f201027e7f/thatched-cottages-rait.jpg?mode=crop&width=900&height=675)
Vernacular Building Materials in Scotland
Thu 14 Mar 2024
Discover a range of vernacular building materials used in Scotland and recent projects undertaken to understand their construction.
Engine Shed
Enthusiast, Professional
Quite technical
![Two young people leaning on a table are working together to point a camera-style piece of equipment at a stone.](https://app-hes-evnts-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/05777ec4-9c78-4550-b39f-b12600f2b108/engine-shed-easter-open-days.jpg?mode=crop&width=900&height=675)
The Engine Shed Open Days
Selected dates until Tue 9 Apr 2024
Join us to explore Scotland’s dedicated building conservation centre in Stirling and learn about energy efficiency and retrofit of traditional buildings.
Engine Shed
Family friendly, Enthusiast
Least technical
![A multicoloured stained glass window featuring a design of a person with long hair looking to the left. They are wearing a cloak fastened with a red jewel and have a band of leaves in their hair.](https://app-hes-evnts-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/97941b55-010e-4f57-b287-b12400e000c1/stained-glass.jpg?mode=crop&width=900&height=675)
Legacy and Light: Stained Glass in Scotland
Thu 25 Apr 2024
Join us for a day of discovery and dialogue, bridging Scotland's stained glass past with its sustainable future.
Engine Shed
Enthusiast, Professional
Quite technical
![An architectural drawing of a historical building as seen from the side view.](https://app-hes-evnts-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/21c998d9-958c-4f2f-8e99-b14000b88e1c/buildings-research-engine-shed.jpg?mode=crop&width=900&height=675)
Researching Scotland’s Buildings
Wed 15 May 2024
An introduction to research sources and methods for architectural and construction history in Scotland. We will also share updates on the planned improvements to HES Archives facilities and collections.
Engine Shed
Enthusiast, Professional
Quite technical
![A digital surveying camera mounted on a tripod overlooking a historic burial site next to the sea.](https://app-hes-evnts-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/a076bed1-c2ea-40ee-9abc-b14000b92f15/documenting-environment-engine-shed.jpg?mode=crop&width=900&height=675)
Documenting Scotland’s Historic Environment
Wed 29 May 2024
An introduction to a range of traditional and innovative methods for recording Scotland’s historic built environment.
Engine Shed
Enthusiast, Professional
Quite technical
![A tall grey castle surrounded by temporary fencing, with the entrance way boarded up with scaffolding.](https://app-hes-evnts-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/20199d45-64d6-4d23-9110-b15500a71cf5/doune-castle-conservation.jpg?mode=crop&width=900&height=675)
Introduction to Building Conservation Week
On until Fri 14 Jun 2024
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
![A traditional stone wall of a building. The building is pointed with lime and there's a small card placed on the wall to help identify the lime type.](https://app-hes-evnts-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/c62a86d0-343e-4e8a-af02-b1a3008fe6df/lime-pointing.jpg?mode=crop&width=900&height=675)
What’s the point? A discussion about finishing walls with lime
Tue 3 Sep 2024
In partnership with the Lime Finishes Group, we will explore lime finishes, what they looked like historically, how they evolved and performed. We will also consider the changes in current practice that may be required in response to climate change.
Engine Shed
Enthusiast, Professional
Most 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.](https://app-hes-evnts-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/c8364253-814f-4081-b10f-b05000eb59aa/intro-to-building-conservation-2023.jpg?mode=crop&width=900&height=675)
An Introduction to Building Conservation
Wed 11 Sep 2024
Join us for an introduction to the essential principles of building conservation in Scotland.
Engine Shed
Professional
Quite technical