Publications

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.

Past Forward

Stories of Urban Scotland

Celebrating urban heritage through the fantastic community-led projects produced as part of our five year project, Scotland’s Urban Past (SUP).

Prehistoric Burials

An overview of the prehistoric burial monuments to be found in Scotland.

Prehistoric Defences

An overview of prehistoric defensive monuments from about 1000 BC.

Prehistoric Religion

A look at religion and ritual in prehistoric Scotland.

Prehistoric Settlement

A look at life in prehistoric Scotland, and the remnants of houses and villages we can see today.

Radiocarbon dating: A guide for applicants

Step by step guide for applicants to Historic Environment Scotland for radiocarbon dates.

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.