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).

Blackness Castle Landscape Conservation Management Plan

A Landscape Conservation Management Plan prepared for Blackness Castle

Blackness Strategic Tourism Infrastructure Development Plan

Executive Summary

A 5-Year strategic development plan for the village of Blackness

Charlestown Limeworks Research and Conservation

The "Charlestown Limeworks Research and Conservation" report constitutes the findings of extensive archival research and offers an introduction to the development of lime production at Charlestown.

Climate Change Risk Assessment

Review the results of an initial baseline assessment of the risks posed by climate change to HES Properties in Care. It uses a number of datasets to determine the risk of damage and loss to sites.

Climate Risk Assessment for the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site

An application of the Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI)

Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI) Assessment for the Antonine Wall

This report describes outcomes from an online workshop (February 2022) to apply the Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI).

Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI) Assessment for the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh

This report describes outcomes from an online workshop (May-June 2021) to apply the Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI).

Consequences of Past Stonecleaning

Intervention on Future Policy and Resources

"Consequences of Past Stonecleaning - Intervention on Future Policy and Resources" is a research report assessing the effects different cleaning regimes had on natural stone.

Development of Sash and Case Windows

"Development of Sash and Case Windows" is a detailed account of the historical evolution of the sash and case window, detailing the gradual technical and aesthetic refinements.

Doune Castle Landscape Conservation Management Plan

The aim of the Landscape Conservation Management Plan to help with our understanding of the landscape and woodlands associated with Doune Castle (cultural, historic and natural) and provide guidance on how we manage these assets.

Early Medieval Sculpture and the Production of Meaning, Value and Place

The Case of Hilton of Cadboll

A research report designed to gain an understanding of meaning and values surrounding early medieval sculpture.