Publications

Short Guide: Scottish Traditional Shopfronts

Short Guide 12

Information on traditional shopfronts, and their relationships with towns and cities.

Short Guide: Traditional Scottish Brickwork

Short Guide 7

An introduction to the maintenance of traditional Scottish brick structures.

Sources of Financial Assistance for the Conservation of Scotland's Historic Graveyards

Information about finding funding for graveyard conservation in Scotland.

Stone Cleaning

Guide for Practitioners

A guide to stonecleaning, covering sandstone characteristics, effects of soiling agents, and comparisons of cleaning methods.

Stone in Scotland

Part of an international series of publications, this volume describes stone resources in different parts of the world.

TAN 01 - Preparation and Use of Lime Mortars

A guide to the principles underlying the use of lime mortars in re-pointing and masonry consolidation.

TAN 02 - Conservation of Plasterwork

Information on plaster found in Scottish traditional buildings.

TAN 04 -Thatch and Thatching Techniques

An illustrated guide to Scottish thatching traditions.

TAN 05 - The Hebridean Blackhouse

A case study of the blackhouse at 42 Arnol, Lewis.

TAN 06 - Earth Structures and Construction in Scotland

A guide to the recognition and conservation of earth technology in Scottish buildings.

TAN 07 - Access to the Built Heritage

Advice on improving access for visitors to historic buildings and monuments.

TAN 08 - The Historic Scotland Guide to International Conservation Charters

Comprehensive analysis of over 70 international statements of conservation principles.