Publications

Historic Mauchline

A discussion of the archaeological potential of the town of Mauchline.

How To: Record Buildings

Investigating Buildings and Urban Spaces

Guides to help you investigate, understand and survey Scotland's buildings and urban spaces.

How To: Record Oral Histories

Collecting and Sharing Memories

A guide on how to undertake your own oral history recording.

How To: Research

Researching Scotland's Towns and Cities

Guides to help you research Scotland's buildings and urban spaces using archives, online databases and newspapers.

Inform Guide: Citizen Science

This Inform Guide provides information about how to engage volunteers in scientific research.

Inform Guide: Restoration Mortars for Masonry Repairs

This INFORM guide provides information on the use of proprietary restoration mortars for repair of stone masonry.

Managing Change: Scheduled Monument Consent for Archaeological Excavation

This note provides guidance for anyone considering undertaking archaeological excavation on a scheduled monument when the primary reason is for research purposes.

Radiocarbon dating: A guide for applicants

Step by step guide for applicants to Historic Environment Scotland for radiocarbon dates.

Repair and Conservation of the Doulton Fountain

Case Study 2

A case study on the repair and conservation of the Doulton Fountain in Glasgow Green.

Rural Buildings of the Lothians

Guide for Practitioners 1

Building advice and information to support repairs and sensitive conversions of rural buildings in the Lothians.

Scotland's Traditional Building Materials

A consideration of current provision, challenges and opportunities

Our report into Scotland's traditional building materials details the status of commonly used traditional building materials in Scotland.

Scotland’s Drill Halls: Preliminary Report

This preliminary report from Historic Environment Scotland summarises the data on listed and unlisted drill hall structures in Scotland.