Conservation

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.

If you are looking to find out more about the the knowledge, skills and materials that make up Scotland’s historic built environment, then also visit the Engine Shed website to find out more.

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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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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 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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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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