Publications

Conservation of Historic Graveyards: Guide for Practitioners 2

Covers technical conservation issues relating to various elements of the graveyard with advice on specialised repair and conservation techniques and an inventory of Scottish sites.

Scottish Iron Structures

Guide for Practitioners 5

An overview of the production and use of Scottish cast iron, along with guidance on appraisal and conservation.

Measured Survey and Building Recording

Guide for Practitioners 4

A historical overview of the production and use of iron, along with guidance on appraisal and conservation techniques.

Conversion of Traditional Buildings Parts 1 & 2

Guide for Practitioners 6

Advice for practitioners, developers, building owners and local authorities regarding the application of the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 to the conversion of traditional buildings.

Stone Cleaning

Guide for Practitioners

A guide to stonecleaning, covering sandstone characteristics, effects of soiling agents, and comparisons of cleaning methods.

Fire Safety Management in Traditional Buildings

Guide for Practitioners 7

A guide to identifying and assessing fire risk, with advice on management and an overview of legislation.

Rural Buildings of the Lothians

Guide for Practitioners 1

Building advice and information to support repairs and sensitive conversions of rural buildings in the Lothians.

Timber Decay in Buildings - The Conservation Approach to Treatment

A guide tackling issues relating to building decay.