Unlike Alexander McCall Smith’s mythical 44 Scotland Street, 10 Scotland Street by Leslie Hills is real but populated by just as many, if not more, real-life historical and fantastical characters.  Meticulously researched and beautifully written, BTA are fortunate to have played a small part in its long and fascinating history. New Shower & Bathroom – Edinburgh

For more than 40 years BTA have never specified toxic chemicals for treating timber decay.  This has been based on our understandings of sound construction and not wishing to poison clients, craftspeople, users or the environment.  We have observed how the old timber that lasts is no different to modern timber, except that the old timber was floated down rivers …

The speed and fitness of the runners in the 2024 World Orienteering Championship was incredible. One of the official routes through Edinburgh’s Old Town was up to our garden and through the office! Fortunately the weather was wonderful too.

Among many other artefacts at Victoria Terrace, a map of Scotland has plotted completed projects over the years.  The map is not exhaustive, but still travels to Highlands and islands.  Interestingly, when looking at the furthest to the North and South BTA have ventured (on this map), both projects venture back to the Neolithic Period. Skaill House at Skara Brae, …

An illustration summarising a study led by BTA for The Edinburgh World Heritage Trust, illustrated by the Union of Genius, a famous café and part of a tenement block.   The conclusion is that it is possible to reduce the carbon footprint of existing buildings, but it is difficult.  ‘Dynamic Simulation Modelling’ by Harley Haddow suggested that energy expenditure costed …