Category: Science

Searching for the stones that built Scotland

Wednesday 30 October 2024


We're surveying stone types at the 300+ properties in our care. Join Conservation Scientist, Sarah Hamilton, to find out more.

Capturing Scotland’s Heritage in 3D: the Fascinating Skills of Digital Documentation

Wednesday 22 May 2024


Digital Innovation Trainee Yueqian Wang shares key cutting-edge concepts used by the Digital Documentation team to digitally capture our heritage.

What is mortar analysis?

Friday 9 February 2024


Learn about mortar analysis: a skill vital to making conservation decisions that are appropriate, long-lasting and don't damage historic buildings.

The fascinating science of stone-matching

Wednesday 23 August 2023


Discover how Heritage Scientists are using a fascinating technique called stone-matching to care for Scotland's heritage.