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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.

All other publications, including many of our Conservation titles, can be purchased from our online shop.

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Sash and Case Windows - A short guide for homeowners

Front cover of Sash and Case Windows: A short guide for homeowners

A short guide for home owners on sash and case windows.

Sites guide

Front cover of the 2009 Sites Guide

Information on 75 Historic Scotland admission charged sites.

Scotland's Listed Buildings

Front cover of Scotland's Listed Buildings

A guide to the legislation which protects Scotland's historic buildings.

INFORM Guide - The Maintenance of Cast Iron Rainwater Goods

Front cover of the INFORM guide The Maintenance of Cast Iron Rainwater Goods

Understanding the problems that can occur with cast iron rainwater goods.

Scheduled Monuments Guide


Front cover pf Scheduled Monuments - A guide for owners, occupiers and managers

Guidance for owners, occupiers and land managers

Investigating: Medieval Castles


Front cover of Investigating Medieval Castles

The rise and fall of castles built between the 12th and 16th centuries.

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Annual Report and Accounts 2008/2009

Front cover of the Historic Scotland Annual Report & Accounts 2008/9







Download the Annual Report & Accounts 08/09 [pdf, 1.3mb]

Buy Conservation Publications

For TANs, Practitioner Guides and other paid conservation publications please visit our online shop.

The New Scottish Enlightenment

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns 1759 - 2009

The New Scottish Enlightenment