Category: Conservation

Tarlair is a unique triple pool structure comprising paddling pool, boating pool, swimming pool and pavilion (tea-room), located just outside Macduff. The pumped seawater pools were one of the first such Art Deco structures to be built. The site is Category A Listed.Tarlair was built been 1931-4 and when completed, was one of the biggest outdoor pools in Scotland. The architectural ambition is testament to an era when public health was at the forefront of government policy.The site has always […]

Rosslyn Castle sits within Rosslyn Chapel Precinct, one of the most significant heritage sites in Midlothian. The castle is in Roslin Glen, the largest surviving tract of ancient woodland in the area, and was historically protected by the sweep of the North Esk river that runs through the Glen. Approaching from the north, the castle is relatively modest in scale. It is only when the imposing south façade is revealed that its true proportions become clear; the castle rises over […]

Provand’s Lordship, Glasgow’s oldest surviving residential building, dating back to 1471, stands as a vital historical landmark at the heart of the city. Recently reopened after a comprehensive £1.6 million refurbishment, this Category A-listed building exemplifies excellence in conservation and climate change adaptation. The primary objective of the refurbishment, led by John Gilbert Architects in collaboration with Glasgow Life and City Building (Glasgow), was to secure the structural integrity and longevity of this medieval structure, upgrading it sensitively for modern […]

Black and Stone is the transformation of a long-abandoned ploughman’s cottage into a 210-square-metre, four-bedroom family home. Set within the rugged Scottish landscape, the project is inspired by the simplicity and integrity of Nordic hytte design, offering a contemporary reinterpretation of rural living while carefully preserving the historic essence of the site. Balancing old and new, the design prioritises durability, sustainability, and craftsmanship, resulting in a home that feels both timeless and deeply rooted in its surroundings. Working within the […]

Located within the Anstruther Conservation Area, this project involved the complete refurbishment of a Category B listed dwelling overlooking the seafront. The aim was to revive the property’s historical integrity while enhancing its original features through careful restoration and sensitive modern interventions. The result is a home that celebrates its heritage while meeting contemporary living needs.A key aspect of the project was reinstating traditional materials to reveal the building’s rich history. Working alongside Simpson and Brown Heritage Consultants, the team […]

This project involved the careful conservation and extensive restoration of a picturesque eighteenth-century villa situated within the Edinburgh New Town Conservation Area. This unique building adds delightful variety to the wider townscape, predating all others in the area, particularly the more typical high-Georgian townhouses in the immediate vicinity with which it shares an A-Listed grouping. Our design objectives were to preserve and restore the charming character of the existing building, whilst at the same time responding to our clients’ brief […]