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Investigating Medieval Life - Keeping Clean

Information for children on medieval life and keeping clean.

Refurbishment Case Study 18

A case study describing conservation works to a mid-18th century terraced house.

TAN 04 -Thatch and Thatching Techniques

An illustrated guide to Scottish thatching traditions.

The Blackhouse Explorer Quiz

Explore the Blackhouse and White House with this fun, fact-finding mission.

Short Guide: Sash and Case Windows

Information regarding the maintenance and repair of sash and case windows.

Technical Paper 02

Results of in-situ U-valve measurements of various solid stonewalls in five traditional Scottish buildings.

Refurbishment Case Study 5

A case study demonstrating effective thermal upgrades in traditional buildings without excessive cost.

Refurbishment Case Study 37

Holyrood Park Lodge, Edinburgh: Thermal upgrade works to a 19th century lodge house

Technical Paper 05

A summary assessment of a traditional villa's energy performance and internal comfort conditions.

Scotland's Thatched Buildings

This report is to inform the designations review of over 300 buildings in Scotland which are thatched or are recorded as having had been thatched. 236 of these buildings are currently listed (2018).

Technical Paper 23

A report examining methods for improving the thermal performance of single-glazed sash and case windows.

The Blackhouse Working Life Quiz

Look for clues around the house to answer these questions

Refurbishment Case Study 15

A case study describing temporary repairs to an early 1800s stable block.

Investigating Castle Life - Working in a Castle

Information for children on working in a castle.

Technical Paper 28

A report examining the use of hot-mixed lime mortars for the repair, conservation and restoration of traditional masonry structures in the UK and Ireland.