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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.

The Engine Shed is a hub for digital innovation and heritage science specialists. Leading and supporting cutting edge projects with partners from the heritage sector in Scotland, the UK, and internationally.

Scottish Iron Structures

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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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Standing Structures - Tan 23

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

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Stone Cleaning

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

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Stone Cleaning of Granite Buildings - Tan 9

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

Stone in Scotland

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

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Stornoway Iron Works Gaelic

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

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Thatching Techniques - Tan 4

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

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The Archaeology of Scottish Thatch - Tan 13

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

The Blackhouses of Arnol

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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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The investigation, repair and conservation of the Doulton Fountain

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

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Timber and the Built Environment

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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...

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Treatment of Graffiti - Tan 18

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