Books & Stationery

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 ...

The stunning cast ironwork in Stornoway is one of the largest and best maintained examples of Victorian and Edwardian architectural ironwork in the...

This Replacement Sandstone research report is based on an analysis of the records of the grant-aided restoration schemes supported by the former Ed...

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

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

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

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

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

This case study follows the processes involved in the repair and conservation of the Doulton Fountain, commissioned for the Glasgow Exhibition of 1...

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...

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

A guide to applying archaeological recording and analytical techniques to the study of thatch and thatching in Scotland. Paperback, 96 pages.

Stone in Scotland is the latest in an international series of publications by UNESCO/IAEG describing stone resources in different parts of the worl...

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

Doune Castle Guide Leaflet - Various Languages.

The official visitor’s guide paints a colourful picture of this great medieval stronghold for French or German-speaking visitors. Caerlaverock Cast...