Free Publications
Historic Scotland produces numerous publications throughout the year. A number of these publications can be downloaded in PDF format from this section free of charge.
Technical Conservation publications can now be bought from our dedicated Technical Conservation website.
Popular Publications
Sash and Case Windows - A short guide for homeowners
Scotland's Listed Buildings
A guide to the legislation which protects Scotland's historic buildings.
Investigating: Medieval Castles
The rise and fall of castles built between the 12th and 16th centuries.
Buy Conservation Publications
For TANs, Practitioner Guides and other paid and free conservation publications please visit our new dedicated Technical Conservation website.
The New Scottish Enlightenment
Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns 1759 - 2009
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