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Scotland's Building Conservation Centre. Part of @HistEnvScot We're no longer actively updating this account.
Stirling, Scotland
Joined August 2016
✅ 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.
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Victoria Street, Edinburgh. Image credit: Shutterstock JOINERS could begin the journey of expanding their offering to timber sash and case windows at an eve ...
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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
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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
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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:
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Digital technologies are vital for architectural conservation. Discover cutting-edge projects using digital technologies for heritage.
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🔨🧪@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
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Get the ultimate introduction to traditional building conservation with this five-day summer school at the Engine Shed in June.
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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
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🌍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
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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
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What does a modern apprentice in heritage science do? Our laboratory assistant Jasper shares her pathway into heritage science.
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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
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🚀 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
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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
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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
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This INFORM guide provides information about the maintenance and management of repairs in a shared building.
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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:
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Traditional construction skills are a key feature of the Scottish Crannog Centre. In this blog we explore four historic building techniques...
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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
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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
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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
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We are creating digital scans and 3D models of the ornate 17th-century plasterwork ceilings at Kellie Castle.
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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
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With events on throughout the year for all types of people, you'll be spoiled for choice at the Engine Shed.
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Have you been feeling the cold this winter in your older home? The good news is there are steps you can take to make your home warmer and reduce your bills. We've pulled our top resources into one place to help ⬇️. https://t.co/YFVMmj4L9T
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Discover some of our top resources where you can find out more about how to improve the energy efficiency in your traditional home.
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Joists, rafters, skirting boards, mouldings, panelling...timber is everywhere in traditional buildings. On Tuesday 18 March, learn how to repair and maintain timberwork, including sash and case windows. ⬇️ https://t.co/0JJU3YEMKW
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A day focusing on the use and the repair of timberwork in Scotland’s buildings, with a special focus on traditional sash and case windows.
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Do you want to build your knowledge and experience in energy efficiency measures for older and traditional buildings? We can help! Work towards an accredited qualification with us. You'll learn from our traditional building experts in Stirling ⬇️ https://t.co/6d9DxGcuUV
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