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RESEARCH/STUDY REPORTS To order copies of these publications contact us by email on hs.cgpublications@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or by phone on 0131 668 8638 Title Description Information Research Report: Macduff Slate - Extraction and testing of Slate from Hill of Foudland, Aberdeenshire Research Report: Ballachulish Slate - Extraction and testing of Slate from Khartoum Quarry, Argyll NHTG Traditional Building Craft Skills (National Heritage Training Group) These two volumes have been published following research work by the Scottish Stone Liaison Group in considering the viability of re-instating a supply of indigenous Scottish slate. Two sites were selected for investigation work and these reports record the work undertaken and the resulting outcomes of the research. (Research Report - Ballachulish Slate also available) These two volumes have been published following research work by the Scottish Stone Liaison Group in considering the viability of re-instating a supply of indigenous Scottish slate. Two sites were selected for investigation work and these reports record the work undertaken and the resulting outcomes of the research. (Research Report – Macduff Slate also available) This report, produced by the National Heritage Training Group (NHTG), provides a detailed labour and skills needs analysis of the heritage sector within the construction industry in Scotland. 70pp, A4, 2008 (PB) ISBN 978 1 904 966 64 7 £6.00 66pp, A4, 2008 (PB) ISBN 978 1 904 966 63 0 £6.00 125pp, A4 FREE The Consequences of Past Stonecleaning Intervention on Future Policy and Resources This research report assesses the effects different cleaning regimes have had on natural stone. 240pp, A4 2003 (PB), ISBN 1 903570 89 1 £6.00 Scottish Roofing Slate: characteristics and tests This research report ties the geological properties of slate to its usability as a roofing material. 218pp, A4 2002 (PB), ISBN 1 903570 60 3 £6.00 Chemical Consolidants and Water Repellents for Sandstones in Scotland This report presents the findings of a 2 year project researching the use and effectiveness of consolidants and water repellents on Scottish sandstones including comprehensive conclusions. 276pp, A4, 2003 (PB), ISBN 1 903570 20 4 £6.00 The Management of Cropmark Archaeology in Lowland Scotland Evaluation of Limestone and Building Limes in Scotland This research report focuses on the processes of destruction which can affect ancient sites in a modern agricultural landscape and the ways in which these can be managed. It is hoped this report will help to find generally acceptable methods for assessing the severity and urgency of threats based on information available without costly excavation. This report evaluated the qualities and performance of lime mortars from selected limestone quarries. 87pp, A4, (PB), ISBN 978 904 966 6 54 £6.00 152pp, A4, 2003 (PB), ISBN 1 903570 81 6 £6.00 54 FOCUS | Historic Scotland 2011
RESEARCH/STUDY REPORTS To order copies of these publications contact us by email on hs.cgpublications@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or by phone on 0131 668 8638 Title Description Information A Future for Stone in Scotland This study makes positive recommendations for the future of Scottish building stone. 144pp, A4, 1997 (PB), ISBN 1 900 168 46 4 £6.00 Historic Landuse Assessment: Development and Potential of a Technique for Assessing Landuse Patterns Joint publication by Ancient Monuments Division and RCAHMS This report provides the results of a two-year pilot project involving the development of GIS-based Historic Landuse Assement for a number of areas in Scotland. OUT OF PRINT PDF available on request 32pp, A4, 1999 (PB), ISBN 1 900 168 62 6 £6.00 Impact of the Braer Oil Spill on Historic Scotland Monuments in Shetland A case study of the effects of the Braer Oil spill on stone structures in Shetland, to determine the overall impact of oil on building stone. 64pp, A4, 2001 (PB), ISBN 1 903 570 10 7 £6.00 The Historical and Technical Development of Sash and Case Windows in Scotland An account of the historical evolution of the sash and case window, detailing gradual technical and aesthetic refinements. 160pp, A4, 2001 (PB) ISBN 1 900 168 86 3 £6.00 The Pattern of Scottish Roofing A detailed visual overview of the range of roofing materials and techniques that are to be found in Scotland. 184pp, A4, 2000 (PB), ISBN 1 903 570 09 3 £6.00 Studies of the Domestic Dry Rot Fungus Serpula Lacrymans with Relevance to the Management of Decay in Buildings Scientific research underpinning TAN 24 studying how changes in conditions can prevent further fungal growth. OUT OF PRINT PDF available on request 220pp, A4, 2002 (PB), ISBN 1 903 570 83 2 £6.00 The Performance of Replacement Sandstone in the New Town of Edinburgh This research report is based on an analysis of the records of the grant-aided restoration schemes supported by the former Edinburgh New Town Conservation Committee. 120pp, A4, 2004(PB), ISBN 1 903 570 98 0 £6.00 Laser Stonecleaning in Scotland – Research Report This report results from work carried out by Robert Gordon University and the Building Research Establishment to investigate the response of sandstones and granites to laser exposure. 144pp, A4, 2005 (PB), ISBN 1 903 570 79 4 £6.00 Historic Scotland 2011 | FOCUS 55
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