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![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.
![Cottier's in Context](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/557c6aa3-89fd-454f-aaad-a5af00a798d1/Case%20Study%203%20-%20%20Cottier's%20in%20Context.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
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.
![Decorative Metal Work](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/7774977a-65f9-46d2-9f8b-a5c3010ebd82/Decorative%20Metal%20Work.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Decorative Metalwork
"Decorative Metalwork" is a volume displaying photos and drawings of the Gardner company's work in traditional and modern settings. The document is available to view online.
![Front cover of Development of Sash and Case Windows](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/705b4a54-313c-4610-a271-a86a00aefcd8/development-sash-case-windows.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Development of Sash and Case Windows
"Development of Sash and Case Windows" is a detailed account of the historical evolution of the sash and case window, detailing the gradual technical and aesthetic refinements.
Digital Explorers: Fun with Apps and Sketchfab
Are you a digital explorer? Download our apps and explore our Sketchfab 3D models, then use our worksheets to test your knowledge.
![Dry Rot in Timber](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/7308e143-080c-478e-b415-a5c3010fafa4/Dry%20Rot%20in%20Timber.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Dry Rot in Timber
"Dry Rot in Timber" is a pamphlet produced from a paper read before the London Architectural Association on dry rot. The document includes a range of helpful illustrations.
![Front cover of Dryburgh Abbey Conservation Management Plan](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/562e5946-e9c8-458f-8ea1-a98c00e47ab5/dryburgh-abbey-conservation-management-plan-cover.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Dryburgh Abbey Conservation Management Plan
This plan provides an informal basis for the future management of the Dryburgh Abbey Grounds.
![Early Historic Scotland](https://app-hes-pubs-prod-neu-01.azurewebsites.net/imageprocessor/7ec44847-d9bb-4794-9742-a60a00b58ec4/early%20historic%20scotland.jpg?mode=pad&width=400&height=400&bgcolor=ffffff)
Early Historic Scotland
"Early Historic Scotland" is a leaflet that provides an overview early Historic Scotland, a period extending from about AD 400 to 1000 from which little written information survives.