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Focus Magazine
Our annual magazine showcasing technical conservation within Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and our partners.
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Granites and Our Granite Industry
A book detailing granite and its quarrying in Britain.
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Green Recovery Statement for The Historic Environment
Using Scotland’s Past to Support Our Future
Our historic environment can make a vital contribution to Scotland’s green recovery from the pandemic and its transition to net zero and a climate resilient society. Find out how in this Statement.
Guide to Energy Retrofit of Traditional Buildings
This guide looks into the thermal retrofit of traditional buildings to improve their energy performance, through a range of fabric improvements measures to different elements of a structure.
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Hoppus's Practical Measurer
A book containing various tables for calculating the capacity of timber, stone and iron.
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Illustrations of Trades
A book on the many trades existing in Britain at the time of its publication.
Impact of the Braer Oil Spill on Historic Scotland Monuments in Shetland
A study of the effects of the Braer oil spill on stone structures in Shetland.
Inform Guide: Citizen Science
This Inform Guide provides information about how to engage volunteers in scientific research.
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Inform Guide: De-icing Salts and Traditional Masonry
An INFORM guide on the use of de-icing salts and traditional buildings, describing types and practices, as well as discussing their impacts on traditional buildings and recommending best practice.