Publications

A Guide To Climate Change Impacts

Created by partners from across the historic environment sector and beyond, this guide identifies risks and hazards of climate change, along with adaptation solutions, demonstrating the resilience and adaptability of our historic environment.

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).

Ancient Farming

Information on ancient farming practices in Scotland. This leaflet provides information on characteristics and the nature of ancient farming in Scotland, along with its associated monuments.

Archaeology in Historic Towns - TAN 27

Practical advice on archaeological issues when developing a site in a historic town or city.

Archaeology in Towns

This technical, advice and guidance leaflet, "Archaeology in Towns", looks at archaeology in Scotland's towns, and shows how archaeology can reveal the everyday lives of their inhabitants.

Building Knowledge

An Architectural History of the University of Glasgow

Appealing to a wide audience this is a prestigious publication which celebrates some of Glasgow's most recognisable buildings.

Building Stone Resources of the United Kingdom Map

Building Stone Resources of the United Kingdom Map - This map is published by the British Geological Survey, and is a joint venture with HES and other principle heritage and industry bodies.

Building with Scottish Stone

This guide aims to encourage use of stone sourced from Scotland’s working quarries and to provide a better understanding of those mineralogical properties that give each stone its distinctive quality.

Calanais Standing Stones: Setting Document

This report considers the setting of the Calanais Standing Stones and offers advice and guidance on considering the assessment of impacts from associated development proposals.

Carved Stones

This leaflet, named "Carved Stones" contains information on Scotland's carved stones, which range from prehistoric cup and ring marks to medieval grave slabs and sundials.

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.

Chemical Consolidants and Water Repellents for Sandstone

This report presents the findings of a 2-year project researching the use and effectiveness of consolidants and water repellents on Scottish sandstones.