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Enjoy a selection of Books & Stationery about Scotland, or find the perfect gift for someone who loves Scottish history, culture or architecture. Every Book collection purchase helps us protect our historic places throughout Scotland.

 

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  • Saracen Foundry

    Saracen Foundry

    £6.00

    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...

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    £6.00
  • Conservation of Timber sash and case windows

    Conservation of Timber sash and case windows

    £6.00

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

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    £6.00
  • Development of Sash and Case Windows

    Development of Sash and Case Windows

    £6.00

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

    £6.00
  • Earth Structures - Tan 6

    Earth Structures - Tan 6

    £6.00

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

    £6.00
  • Plasterwork - Tan 2

    Plasterwork - Tan 2

    £6.00

    An account of the types of plaster found in Scottish traditional buildings with advice on conservation, repair, restoration methods and specificati...

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    £6.00
  • Corrugated Iron - Tan 29

    Corrugated Iron - Tan 29

    £6.00

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

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    £6.00
  • Hebridean Blackhouse - Tan 5

    Hebridean Blackhouse - Tan 5

    £6.00

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

    £6.00
  • Control of Dry Rot - Tan 24

    Control of Dry Rot - Tan 24

    £6.00

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

    £6.00
  • Stone Cleaning

    Stone Cleaning

    £6.00

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

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    £6.00
  • Scottish Iron Structures

    Scottish Iron Structures

    £6.00

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

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    £6.00
  • Scotland's Shops book cover with illustration of street looking on a hill and historic scotland logo

    Scotland's Shops

    £15.00

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

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    £15.00
  • Thatching Techniques - Tan 4

    Thatching Techniques - Tan 4

    £6.00

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

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    £6.00
  • Repair of Cleaned Stone Buildings - Tan 25

    Repair of Cleaned Stone Buildings - Tan 25

    £6.00

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

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    £6.00
  • Building Scotland
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    Building Scotland

    £25.00

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

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    £25.00
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  • Quarries of Scotland - Tan 12

    Quarries of Scotland - Tan 12

    £6.00

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

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    £6.00
  • Care of 17th Century Plasterwork - Tan 26

    Care of 17th Century Plasterwork - Tan 26

    £6.00

    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. ...

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    £6.00
  • inner page example showing colour photos and diagrams of the arnol blackhouse publication
    The Blackhouses of Arnol

    The Blackhouses of Arnol

    £6.00

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

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    £6.00
  • Fire safety management in traditional buildings

    Fire safety management in traditional buildings

    £6.00

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

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    £6.00
  • Biological Growth on Sandstone - Tan 10

    Biological Growth on Sandstone - Tan 10

    £6.00

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

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    £6.00
  • Building Stone Resources of UK Map

    Building Stone Resources of UK Map

    £8.00

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

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    £8.00
  • Cottier's in Context

    Cottier's in Context

    £6.00

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

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    £6.00
  • Stone Cleaning of Granite Buildings - Tan 9

    Stone Cleaning of Granite Buildings - Tan 9

    £6.00

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

    £6.00
  • Scottish Roofing Slate
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    Scottish Roofing Slate

    £6.00

    This Scottish Roofing Slate research report ties the geological properties of slate to its usability as a roofing material. 218 pages, paperback.

    £6.00
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  • Conservation of Phoebe Anna Traquair Murals

    Conservation of Phoebe Anna Traquair Murals

    £6.00

    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...

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    £6.00