Publications

Heart of Neolithic Orkney Map and Guide

World Heritage Site Ranger Service

Orkney's rich cultural and natural heritage is brought to life by the World Heritage Site Rangers and team of volunteers who support them.

Inform Guide: Ceramic Tiled Flooring

This INFORM guide provides guidance on ceramic floor tiles. The various types and layouts of tiles are considered such as geometric tiles, encaustic tiles and quarry tiles.

Inform Guide: Earth and Clay Construction

"Earth and Clay Construction" is an INFORM guide that provides detailed information on recognising common forms of earth and clay construction and their repair and maintenance.

Inform Guide: External Timber Doors

An INFORM guide giving a brief history of Scottish doors, identification of faults and methods of repair and maintenance.

Inform Guide: Foundations and Wall Footings

INFORM guide examining foundations and wall footings in traditionally constructed buildings.

Inform Guide: Timber Window Shutters

This INFORM guide highlights the benefits of traditional wooden window shutters.

Inform Guide: Ventilation in Traditional Houses

INFORM guide on the importance of ventilation in a traditionally built structure.

Inform Guide: Biological growth on masonry

This INFORM guide provides an overview of the types of biological growths that are commonly found on Scottish building and historic structures, and gives advice on their monitoring and management.

Inform Guide: Damp: Causes and Solutions

"Damp: Causes and Solutions" is an INFORM guide that helps the reader to recognise the causes and early signs of damp as well as offering guidance on rectifying damp problems.

Inform Guide: Domestic Decorative Glass

This INFORM guide provides guidance on decorative glass in a domestic context. The different kinds of glass are all described as are the differing construction techniques associated with each type.

Inform Guide: Dry Stone Walls

This guide aims to raise awareness of the importance and complexity of dry stone walling in Scotland, and describes the maintenance tasks that can be performed to prolong the life of such walls.

Inform Guide: Repairing Traditional Brickwork

This INFORM guide gives Information on brick deterioration, with guidance on repair and maintenance techniques.