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Historic Environment Scotland is the leading public body for the conservation of Scottish historical sites. Every Conservation publication purchase helps us protect our historic places throughout Scotland.

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Archaeology in Historic Towns - Tan 27

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

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Biological Growth on Sandstone - Tan 10

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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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Building Scotland

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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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Building Stone Resources of UK Map

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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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Care of 17th Century Plasterwork - Tan 26

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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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Consequences of Past Stone Cleaning

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

Conservation of Historic Graveyards

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

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Conservation of Phoebe Anna Traquair Murals

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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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Conservation of Timber sash and case windows

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

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Control of Dry Rot - Tan 24

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

Corrugated Iron - Tan 29

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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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Cottier's in Context

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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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Development of Sash and Case Windows

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

Earth Structures - Tan 6

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

Fire safety management in traditional buildings

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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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Hebridean Blackhouse - Tan 5

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

Laser Stone Cleaning

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

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Lime Technology Workshop

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

MacDuff Slate

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

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Quarries of Scotland - Tan 12

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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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Repair of Cleaned Stone Buildings - Tan 25

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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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Replacement Sandstone

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

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Saracen Foundry

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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...

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Scotland's Shops

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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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