Publications

An Assessment of Hobbyist Metal Detecting

This assessment to establish the extent and character of metal detecting in Scotland was conducted by GUARD Archaeology Limited, having been commissioned by HES and the Treasure Trove Unit (TTU).

Causewayend School, Aberdeen

Use and adaptation of listed buildings

This case study illustrated how the use of a planning brief helped to secure the future of a former school building.

Conservation of Phoebe Anna Traquair Murals

This Case Study gives an account of the conservation of the mural paintings by Phoebe Anna Traquair in the former Catholic Apostolic Church in Mansfield Place, Edinburgh.

Cottier's in Context

The case study explores the life, work and influence of the Scottish-born designer Daniel Cottier and his contemporary William Leiper.

Duns Primary School, Scottish Borders

Use and adaptation of listed buildings

This case study illustrates how the old high school was adapted into a smaller primary school by selectively demolishing parts of the historic high school to create a modern primary school.

Forfar Academy, Angus

Use and adaptation of listed buildings

This case study illustrates how a 200-year-old school building in Forfar town centre was transformed to provide much-needed affordable homes.

Green Recovery Case Studies

A series of case studies that demonstrate how our historic environment can make a vital contribution to Scotland’s green recovery from the pandemic and its transition to net zero and a climate resilient society.

Greenlaw Townhall, Scottish Borders

Use and adaptation of listed buildings

A case where enabling development was used to secure the funding needed to restore the building.

Hawick Distillery, Scottish Borders

Use and adaptation of listed buildings

Adapting a former electricity company building to form the first distillery in the Scottish Borders since the start of the Victorian period.

Ingram Centre, Kilmarnock

Use and adaptation of listed buildings

Adapting a vacant key town centre building into an innovative business centre.

Leith Listings Report

A case study by Leith Creative about their Leith Listings project.

Marr College, Troon

Use and adaptation of listed buildings

This case study illustrates how the 1930’s school was extended to upscale the school to 21st century.