Historic Environment Scotland

What connects the Bauhaus design movement, a theatre in Glasgow, Gaelic and rare traditional craft skills? Six stunning new Gaelic windows! The new windows at Websters Theatre are inspired by Gaelic heritage and each feature an elemental name plate. Created by Historic Environment Scotland Craft Fellow Gordon Muir and stained-glass specialist Rab MacInnes, they're supporting the continuation of a traditional skill that’s at risk of disappearing. Read more in the Engine Shed’s new blog: https://lnkd.in/euwSwAgg

Historically, buildings in Scotland were often covered in lime but when the Victorian passion for exposed stonework took hold, historic buildings with lime finishes were ‘scraped’ to reveal the masonry underneath. However, evidence of their original coverings is sometimes found in the most surprising ways! Surface finishes like lime give better protection for walls, and in a changing climate, could help protect buildings against increasing rainfall. So what else did we learn at the Engine Shed’s lime summit this year and why do we need to talk more about lime? Find out in the latest Engine Shed blog: https://ow.ly/ttwZ50Tz1h0

Are you joining us on 1 November for the Intangible Cultural Heritage conference in Birnam? 🎶 Intangible Cultural Heritage helps us keep the stories, traditions, and rituals alive that give meaning to many of Scotland’s most-loved sites. 🏰 This is why Intangible Cultural Heritage is so important to the historic environment. The Intangible Cultural Heritage in Scotland Conference looks at the richness and diversity of Scotland’s intangible cultural heritage. Join us to explore how we can help protect it together. For more and to book: https://ow.ly/Ugch50TJFpw 📸: ICH Conference 2023. Credit Neil Hanna.

What queer spaces have LGBTQ+ people historically had in the Highlands? 🌈 Last year, we worked with Circus Artspace and young people in Inverness to follow the traces of queer history in the Highlands. On #NationalComingOutDay, we're looking back at some of the impressions from the project and the impact it made for young people in Inverness. Through a series of workshops with performance artist Gordon Douglas, the young people explored what it means to be a queer young person in the Highlands. The group hosted “Highland Pride Banner Making” workshops for local families, the young people visited Lavender Menace, the queer archives in Edinburgh and more. Last year, the young people showcased their text and artwork at Highland Pride and Edinburgh Pride.

*Awaits landslide of applications from people who have seen this and decided a career in the heritage sector is just the thing...*

Did you see University Challenge last night? Detectorists play an important role in helping us to piece together the past, uncovering amazing finds and identifying previously unknown archaeological sites. However, poorly planned metal detecting can put our historic places at risk – and it could break the law. Whether you’re a new or experienced detectorist, our recently updated guidance has all the info you need to get the most out of your metal detecting: https://ow.ly/t2lW50TFHWn

Our new Learning & Outreach Framework ‘Making Sense of Scotland’ launches today! 🏰 It’s designed with creativity and inclusion at heart. ❤ We want to make Scotland's historic environment a valuable national resource for lifelong learning by reaching out to a wider audience base and establishing an extensive and empowering partnership network. 🗣 Katerina Brown our Chief Executive, says: “We believe that heritage is a powerful tool for personal and societal growth. Making Sense of Scotland is a testament to our commitment to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to connect with and learn from Scotland's rich heritage.” The framework includes eight key aims to help everyone using the framework enhance their work, and improve measurement and evaluation. Find out more about the framework and its aims and outcomes: 🗝https://ow.ly/VQey50TFILs #HeritageMatters

Roll out the red carpet for the premiere of #HeritageCareersWeek! The new-look campaign, which aims to to inspire young people to pursue a career in the heritage sector, takes place from Monday 28 October to Friday 1 November. Our Skills Development Coordinator, Mar, takes a look at how you can get involved.

Some of our Orkney sites are sharing the big screen with Academy Award winner Saoirse Ronan in The Outrun. 🎬 The film is based on Amy Liptrot’s memoir and is largely set in the breathtaking Orkney Isles. With The Outrun in cienmas now, we’re exploring five Orcadian folktales that are woven into the story on our blog. Explore stories of slithering sea serpents and shapeshifting seals 🐉🦭👇 https://lnkd.in/eAYHyhZA

This month we are looking forward to hosting the next set of professional CPD learning sessions at the Engine Shed, our centre for building conservation in Stirling. On Thursday 10 October, we are hosting a full day event with Stirling Council on how we manage change to Scotland’s built heritage, both in strategic terms as well as practical concerns. On Tuesday 15 October we delve into the impact of climate change and look at the policy, exploring solutions that can make a difference and discussing how we can protect Scotland’s heritage for the future. On Monday 11th November we introduce you to the applied use of material science in heritage conservation in Scotland. On Tuesday 19th November we will explore how to reduce decay and damage in buildings with regular maintenance. All sessions are available to join in person, where a networking lunch will be provided or you can join us virtually. Ticket sales are ending soon, so if you would like to join, secure your place by following the link below 👇 https://lnkd.in/g3kwiqX9