Technik Archive

Caithness Glass – A Visit to the Scottish Glassmakers

Artistic glass is created from molten glass. At Caithness Glass, visitors can experience this craft up close. It glows, steams, and sizzles. When the tension briefly eases between moments of intense concentration, the workers call out jokes to one another with laughter – all drowned out by the constant rock music blaring from the radio. […]

Strathspey Railway – take a steam train along the River Spey

Die Dampflokomotive 46464 der Strathspey Railway am Gleis 3 in Aviemore Station.

The Strathspey Railway museum railway offers a journey through Speyside and the age of steam locomotives. What to expect.

Skerryvore Lighthouse Museum – about building a miracle in the sea

Ein versandetes Hafenbecken im Ort Hynish

The former base for the spectacular Skerryvore Lighthouse is now home to a museum that tells the story of the construction of the lighthouse. The old buildings, a restaurant and a harbour are also located here.

Preston Mill – a mill straight out of a storybook

Red walls, a pointed roof and an idyllic setting – that’s the charm of Preston Mill. No wonder the mill became a TV celebrity.

Finnieston Crane in Glasgow – Giant crane on the River Clyde

SSE Hydro, Finnieston Crane, Clyde Auditorium

In Glasgow, the Finnieston Crane bears witness to the former heavy industry on the River Clyde. Today it is surrounded by modern architecture that is well worth seeing.