Publications

Inform Guide: Bird Control in Historic Buildings

This INFORM guide document examines measures that can be taken to minimise the threat birds pose to our built heritage environment and the ways in which they can be controlled.

Scottish Iron Structures

Guide for Practitioners 5

An overview of the production and use of Scottish cast iron, along with guidance on appraisal and conservation.

Measured Survey and Building Recording

Guide for Practitioners 4

A historical overview of the production and use of iron, along with guidance on appraisal and conservation techniques.

TAN 08 - The Historic Scotland Guide to International Conservation Charters

Comprehensive analysis of over 70 international statements of conservation principles.

Conversion of Traditional Buildings Parts 1 & 2

Guide for Practitioners 6

Advice for practitioners, developers, building owners and local authorities regarding the application of the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 to the conversion of traditional buildings.

Stone Cleaning

Guide for Practitioners

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

Fire Safety Management in Traditional Buildings

Guide for Practitioners 7

A guide to identifying and assessing fire risk, with advice on management and an overview of legislation.

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.

Scheduled Monument Condition Monitoring

A guide for owners, occupiers and land managers

This guide for owners, occupiers and land managers will explains what scheduled monuments are, how we monitor the condition of sites and what to expect from our visits.

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.

TAN 13 - The Archaeology of Scottish Thatch

A guide to applying archaeological techniques to thatch and thatching in Scotland.

TAN 04 -Thatch and Thatching Techniques

An illustrated guide to Scottish thatching traditions.