Publications

Archaeology in Historic Towns - TAN 27

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

Architectural Ironwork in Stornoway

A publication telling the story of the stunning Victorian and Edwardian ironwork of Stornoway.

Architectural Ironwork in Stornoway (Gaelic)

A publication (in Gaelic) telling the story of the stunning Victorian and Edwardian ironwork of Stornoway.

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.

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.

Coastal Archaeology and Erosion in Scotland

Results of a conference held to address the effects of coastal erosion on sites and monuments in Scotland and the best ways of mitigating this recently-recognised threat.

Conservation of Historic Graveyards

"Conservation of Historic Graveyards" outlines proceedings taken from the seminar in November 2001 run jointly with Historic Scotland and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.