Publications

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.

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.

Parkview School, Dundee

Use and adaptation of listed buildings

This case study illustrated how a distinctive old school building has been brought back to life as part of a new private residential development.

Refurbishment Case Study 1

Five Edinburgh Tenement Flats – Wall and Window Upgrades

A look at a number of upgrade works carried out to five Edinburgh flats.

Refurbishment Case Study 10

Rothesay, Installation of insulation and secondary glazing

Information on thermal performance improvements at two residential properties in Rothesay.

Refurbishment Case Study 11

Newtongrange, Installation of roof and coom insulation and secondary glazing

Information on thermal upgrades to traditionally built properties in Scotland.

Refurbishment Case Study 12

Kincardine Castle, Installation of biomass system

This case study describes the installation and running of a biomass system at Kincardine Castle.

Refurbishment Case Study 13

Kirkcudbright - Conservation works to an 18th century townhouse

A case study describing upgrade and refurbishment works on a B-listed 1700s townhouse.

Refurbishment Case Study 14

Wauchope Mausoleum, Edinburgh - Interim Roofing Repairs

An examination of the implementation of interim repairs offering short-term protection to traditional or historic structures.

Refurbishment Case Study 15

Callendar House Stable Block - Interim repairs to roof, rainwater goods and associated elements

A case study describing temporary repairs to an early 1800s stable block.

Refurbishment Case Study 16

Kirkton of Coull, Aberdeenshire

A case study describing thermal improvements to the fabric of an 1800s granite farmhouse in Aberdeenshire.