Books & Stationery

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

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

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

This volume, along with 'Research Report: Ballachulish Slate - Extraction and testing of slate from Khartoum Quarry, Argyll', have been published f...

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

The aim of this conference was to broaden the understanding of timber as a building material and to offer inspiration and awareness to designers an...

Proceedings of the 'Workshop on Lime Rendered Facades' held in Sweden in 1998. Paperback.

Proceedings taken from the seminar in November 2001 run jointly with Historic Scotland and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Paperback, 84 pa...

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

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

 Advice on graffiti removal procedures, anti-graffiti coatings and alternative strategies. Paperback, 58 pages.

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

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

Advice and information on the range of non-destructive investigative and recording techniques available for examining historic fabric. Paperback, 7...

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

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

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

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

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. ...

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

This guide provides clear and practical advice to prospective developers on how to manage the archaeological issues arising from developing a site ...