Conservation

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

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

This research report is based on an analysis of the records of the grant-aided restoration schemes supported by the former Edinburgh New Town Conse...

Technical Reference Series: Saracen Foundry volumes 1 & 2.  This is the first of a number of Technical Reference books to be produced by the Te...

Produced in partnership with Scottish Canals, this new book explores the histories of the nation's five major canals the Forth and Clyde, Union, Ca...

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

This Guide for Practitioners provides a historical overview of the production and use of wrought and cast iron in Scotland as well as guidance on s...

This research report ties the geological properties of slate to its usability as a roofing material. 218 pages, paperback.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This publication has offered an opportunity to stand back and take stock of the rapidly disappearing field evidence relating to Lewis blackhouses a...

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

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...

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