Publications

Skaill Farm, Westness, Orkney

A Measured Survey of a 19th Century Farmstead

Report on the measured survey of Skaill Farm in 2017-18

Stirling Castle Palace Research Reports

Interpretation of the Exterior Sculpture and The Identification and Interpretation of the Stirling Heads

Research on the exterior stone sculpture of Stirling Castle Palace and the carved wooden roundels known as the Stirling Heads.

Stonemasonry Survey Report 2023

This survey seeks to understand the nature of the stonemasonry sector in Scotland

Sunnybrae Cottage

A research report bringing together findings of several years of building investigation and research on Sunnybrae Cottage.

Technical & Scientific Research Strategy 2014 - 2015

A research strategy building upon research and taking into account ongoing projects and commitments.

Technical Paper 33: Masonry Pointing and Joint Finishing

This paper is a survey and discussion as well as gazetteer of different styles of pointing and joint finishing found in Scotland.

Technical Paper 34

Energy consumption and behaviour profiles for eight traditionally built dwellings

This paper gives an insight into the energy consumption and occupier comfort and behaviour for eight traditionally build dwellings in Edinburgh and surroundings.

Technical Paper 35: Moisture Measurement in the Historic Environment

.This paper gives an overview of different methods for moisture measurement in historic structures.

Technical Paper 37: Hygrothermal Properties of Scottish Masonry Materials

This paper outlines the results of research around the hygrothermal properties of Scottish masonry materials for use in modelling software such as WUFI.

Technical Paper 38

Digital documentation, computer vision and machine learning for masonry surveying and maintenance

A paper exploring innovative 3D surveying techniques and data processing solutions for the monitoring and maintenance of masonry walls, with the aim of introducing techniques which can improve efficiencies in inspection and maintenance approaches.

The Early-Medieval Texts

Edinburgh Castle Research

Research investigating the early source material relating to Edinburgh Castle

The European Union’s contribution to Scotland's historic environment

This report identifies projects about or connected to heritage in Scotland that have received funding from the European Union between 2007 and 2016.