Whilst inspecting the roof repairs at Moncreiffe House an interesting species has been identified. Related to the pelican this variation of shears are popular with roofers working with hard metal. Pelican shears, also known as “Pellys”, are used for long, straight, and clean cuts on copper, zinc, and steel, up to 1.5mm thick. Their long blades and slight handle offset allow …
After working with the practice for three years, we are delighted that our resident student, Jemima, has graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a M.Arch with Distinction and the Sir James Dunbar-Nasmith Prize. Jemima is moving to London to work for Giles Quarme Architects where we know she will continue to excel.
As part of the Ian Hamilton Finlay Centenary celebrations, a special Sunday afternoon fund-raising regatta on Loch Eck was arranged. Here the remarkable George Gillilands, Head Gardener and ‘master of ceremonies’ is picking up the stragglers.
Rabindranath Tagore stands out as one of the world’s greatest poets, philosophers and international peace makers. In Scotland, and in India, his values were shared by his great friend, Sir Patrick Geddes.
Rabindranath Tagore stands out as one of the world’s greatest poets, philosophers and international peace makers. In Scotland, and in India, his values were shared by his great friend, Sir Patrick Geddes.
The epitaph on a base of Doddington stone carved by John Neilson for a bronze bust of Rabindranath Tagore.
Cloch, sitting prominently on the rocky foreshore near Gourock, is one of Scotland’s iconic lighthouses, famous as one of the last views emigrants had of the Clyde. Originally it was designed and built in 1796 by Thomas Smith and his son-in-law Robert Stevenson. Though Listed and under the protection of a conservation agreement with the National Trust for Scotland, over the years it has been extended and sub-divided and was not in a good condition.
Cloch, sitting prominently on the rocky foreshore near Gourock, is one of Scotland’s iconic lighthouses, famous as one of the last views emigrants had of the Clyde. Originally it was designed and built in 1796 by Thomas Smith and his son-in-law Robert Stevenson. Though Listed and under the protection of a conservation agreement with the National Trust for Scotland, over the years it has been extended and sub-divided and was not in a good condition.
For years, the safety of writers at Hawthornden Castle, a famous Writer’s Retreat, had been of concern.
For years, the safety of writers at Hawthornden Castle, a famous Writer’s Retreat, had been of concern.
Category A Listed Hawthornden Castle, operating as an international Writer’s Retreat had always been difficult, if not impossible, to heat.
Category A Listed Hawthornden Castle, operating as an international Writer’s Retreat had always been difficult, if not impossible, to heat.
David Sim, our favourite design friend, meets Jemima Harrison, our favourite student, in Malmo, Sweden. The Practice takes the greatest pleasure in seeing the international successes of our old boys & girls! thinkSofter.com
The Royal Collection Trust has just published a magnificent, beautifully illustrated and thoroughly researched history by Deborah Clarke. One thing it doesn’t show is the original design for the front of what is now called the King’s Gallery. Palace of Holyrood House – Project Summary
