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Technical Reference Series: Saracen Foundry volumes 1 & 2. This is the first of a number of Technical Reference books to be produced by the Tec...

This guide provides advice on inspecting windows to assess repair requirements accurately and describes appropriate repair techniques. 88 pages, pa...

An account of the historical evolution of the sash and case window, detailing the gradual technical and aesthetic refinements. 160 pages, paperback.

A guide to the recognition and conservation of earth technology in Scottish buildings. Paperback, 128 pages.

An outline of the history of ferrous metal cladding in Scotland. The Note seeks to reinstate the material's reputation as a significant vernacular ...

A case study of the blackhouse at 42 Arnol, Lewis, its materials, construction and maintenance. Paperback, 34 pages.

This Scottish Iron Structures guide for Practitioners provides a historical overview of the production and use of wrought and cast iron in Scotland...

The original practitioners guide based on stonecleaning research includes background on sandstone characteristics, the effects of soiling agents an...

Building Scotland examines 14 traditional building materials in total, including stone, timber, iron, clay and slate. Each chapter covers aspects o...

A study of environment friendly methods for treatment of dry rot. Paperback, 76 pages.

This publication explains the chronological history of the design of shops in Scotland, gives a technical background to the elements and materials ...

This guide details the identification and assessment of fire risk, with advice on its management and appropriate technology consistent with accepte...

An illustrated guide to Scottish thatching traditions, demonstrating the diversity of materials used and offering advice on conservation, maintenan...

An illustrated guide to Scottish geology and stone working methods based on the British Geological Survey Photographic Archive of selected building...

A review of soiling and decay mechanisms that can result from previous stonecleaning and the suitability of a range of repair methods. Paperback, 9...

This Laser Stone Cleaning report results from work carried out by Robert Gordon University and the Building Research Establishment to investigate t...

This map is published by the British Geological Survey, and is a joint venture with Historic Scotland and other principle heritage and industry bod...

Exclusively published for Historic Scotland, The Blackhouses of Arnol covers some of the best preserved blackhouses on the Scottish island of Lewis...

This publication is the first of two volumes exploring the life, work and influence of the Scottish-born designer Daniel Cottier, his contemporary ...

Deals with a wide range of techniques and considerations for the care and repair of plasterwork from the first three-quarters of the 17th Century. ...

This research report assesses the effects different cleaning regimes had on natural stone. Paperback, 240 pages.

This Case Study gives an account of the conservation of the mural paintings by Phoebe Anna Traquair in the former Catholic Apostolic Church in Mans...

Guidance on the effect of biological growths on sandstone structures and the feasibility of their removal, with advice on appropriate methods of co...

Advice on the soiling, decay and cleaning of granite buildings and related testing, specification and execution of the work. Paperback, 52 pages.