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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](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/462925bc-4ab4-4703-82e3-a5aa00ddb399/Conf%20Proceedings%20Coastal%20Archaeology.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
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](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/afa1fe31-73fa-4e98-a844-a5aa00bb0408/Conservation%20of%20Historic%20Graveyards.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
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.
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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.
![Conservation of Phoebe Anna Traquair Murals](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/53a5e65c-625c-44c4-b042-a5af00a9d6b5/Case%20Study%201-%20Mansfield%20Traquair.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Conservation of Phoebe Anna Traquair Murals
This Case Study gives an account of the conservation of the mural paintings by Phoebe Anna Traquair in the former Catholic Apostolic Church in Mansfield Place, Edinburgh.
![Conservation of Timber Sash and Case Windows](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/579a0646-d3fd-4070-a2ab-a5ad00a3cf26/Guide%20for%20Practitioners%203%20-%20Conservation%20of%20Timber%20Sash%20and%20Case%20Windows.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Conservation of Timber Sash and Case Windows
"Conservation of Timber Sash and Case Windows" provides advice on inspecting windows to assess repair requirements accurately and describes appropriate repair techniques.
![Conversion of Traditional Buildings Parts 1 & 2](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/0d930de7-a084-4062-a244-a5bd00c3979d/Guide%206%20Conversion%20of%20Trad%20Bldgs.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
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.
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Cottier's in Context
The case study explores the life, work and influence of the Scottish-born designer Daniel Cottier and his contemporary William Leiper.
![Cropmark Archaeology](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/94183236-ab7d-4aaa-bb64-a60a00b2b5a6/cropmark%20archaeology.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Cropmark Archaeology
"Cropmark Archaeology" provides information on investigating Scotland’s cropmarks. This informative guide leaflet covers the buried evidence of early farming in Scotland.