It is fitting that the home of Scotland’s first dedicated building conservation centre itself uses traditional materials in a contemporary way.
The Engine Shed building, used as a goods transfer shed, was built sometime between 1896 and 1913. The exact details of its construction were subject to an information blackout, and are still unknown, as it was part of an important military complex. The strategic base on the banks of the River Forth was a key resource for the army in the run up to and during both World Wars.
We are now a dynamic hub of digital innovation, heritage science, and an accredited training centre.
Join us to discover what's inside and learn about the history of the Engine Shed, how it was made using traditional materials in a contemporary way and how we recycled many other materials during the restoration.
On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September we'll have two sessions running each day. Booking is essential, as numbers are limited for each session:
10am to noon
1pm to 3pm
Learn about the traditional skills vital in protecting Scotland’s buildings and monuments. Explore scientific techniques and labs which help us maintain and protect our living heritage. See the digital resources we use, including a giant 3D printer, a Digital Imaging Lab and ‘The Howff’ our cutting-edge immersive hub.
Where possible we will update our listings to notify of cancelled, postponed and rescheduled events, however we STRONGLY ADVISE that you check with the venue/organiser in the first instance for updates.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.GOT AN EVENT TO SHARE? It's free to post your events on What's On Stirling, click here to find out more!
Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Stirling? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Whatever your taste in music, come along and enjoy the atmosphere of the annual Callander Jazz & Blues Festival 2024!
READ MOREThis year Lochend Chalets and Nick's at Port of Menteith have partnered with the Callander Jazz & Blues Festival to create a fringe on the shores of Lake Menteith!
READ MOREJoin Shuffle Down for an all-dayer at the amazing Dobbie Hall, Larbert on Saturday 5th October!
READ MOREGather your friends and get ready for a fabulous afternoon at Inglewood House and Spa on Sunday 6th October with a delicious afternoon tea followed by live music from The Clooneys!
READ MOREBriarlands Farm's Pumpkin Picking is back from 12th - 27th October, located inside one of our strawberry tunnels.
READ MOREThis October, swap spooky for spectacular when HalloWILD returns to Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park from 12th - 31st October!
READ MORECentral Scotland’s first, biggest and best Gin Festival is returning in 2024 and held again at The Golden Lion Hotel on 26th October!
READ MORESubliminal presents a daytime clubbing event on 26th October in the intimate venue of Stirling Distillery with four of Subliminal's resident DJ's playing funky, vocal house music!
READ MOREStirling Whisky Festival welcomes distilleries from all over to celebrate with over 100 drams to sample, it's a whisky connoisseur dream!
READ MORE