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An ornate sequence of red and blue tiles on the outside wall of a building, with windows above and below.
  • Tuesday 10 February 2026
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

Historic Bricks and Tiles

An introduction to the conservation of fired clay products in Scotland’s historic built environment, with a focus on historic brickwork and tiling.

A girl with a hat on, looking at a worm in a tub
  • Wednesday 11 February 2026
  • Linlithgow Palace
  • Workshop
  • Technical Level:
  • Archaeology, Nature, Ranger Service
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

Linlithgow Family Adventure

Family-friendly activities and exploration of Linlithgow Loch and Peel.

A layer of snowdrops with a light dusting of snow
  • Saturday 21 February 2026
  • Dryburgh Abbey
  • Walks and Guided Tours
  • Technical Level:
  • Ranger Service, Campaign: A Little History
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

Snowdrop Walk

Gentle Ranger-led walk around the grounds of Dryburgh Abbey

A close-up photo of a gargoyle type face on the side of a medieval abbey. The face is a human one, and is smiling, with the features eroded by the weather.
  • Tuesday 24 February 2026
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

Stone in Scotland: Past, Present and Future

An introduction to stone, Scotland’s preeminent building material. We will share information on developments for its conservation and future use.

Exterior view of a splendid baroque mansion bathed in blue sky
  • Selected dates until Tuesday 25 August 2026
  • Duff House
  • Exhibition
  • Technical Level:
  • Art and design
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

Work In Focus

A painting by the renowned English Artist, Stanley Spencer, Christ delivered to the people has been selected as this year's "Work in Focus" at Duff House

A black and white photo with two men walking through a street
  • Selected dates until Friday 18 September 2026
  • John Sinclair House
  • Learning session
  • Technical Level:
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

Unlocking the HES Archives

A celebration of material uncovered in HES Archives as part of the Move Ready Project

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  • Tuesday 17 March 2026
  • Engine Shed
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

Lime Mortar: Principles and Practices

An introduction to the practical and scientific use of traditional lime for building purposes in Scotland.

A bell shaped tiled roof of a turreted building, with chimneys in the background. The roof has a spike on the top and the sky is blue with scattered clouds.
  • Tuesday 31 March 2026
  • Multiple venues
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

Scottish Roofing: Materials and Practices

An introduction to traditional roofing materials and techniques in Scotland, with guidance on current best practice and an update on recent HES slate quarry initiatives.

A timber door and window set into the side of a historic castle wall, made up of many intricate stones and shaped bricks.
  • Wednesday 22 April 2026
  • Multiple venues
  • Lecture
  • Technical Level: Quite technical
  • Building Management, Materials, Technical Conservation, Architecture
  • Enthusiast, Professional
  • HES, Engine Shed, Learn
  • Feature weight: 0

Conserving Timberwork and Timber Windows

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.

A woman holding her hand out with red roses, and grounds with trees covered in slow in the background
  • On until Saturday 6 June 2026
  • Engine Shed
  • Theatre and Music
  • Technical Level:
  • Theatre, Highlights
  • HES
  • Feature weight: 0

Engine Shed test event

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer for a brand-new telling of this classic fairy tale.

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