I AM A WAYFARER ON AN ENDLESS ROAD
The epitaph on a base of Doddington stone carved by John Neilson for a bronze bust of Rabindranath Tagore.
Cloch Lighthouse
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.
Hawthornden Castle – Alterations & Fire Precautions
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.
Hawthornden Castle – Net-Zero works
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.
2 Students
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 Palace of Holyrood House: ‘A House of Many Memories’
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
10 Scotland Street
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
Sugar rots timber as well as teeth!
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 …
World Orienteering
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.
JAMES GOWANS FLAT
The brief was to bring a large garden flat in a fine Victorian house up to African or Italian levels of thermal comfort and to make it a delightful home for the clients, their family and friends.
The brief was to bring a large garden flat in a fine Victorian house up to African or Italian levels of thermal comfort and to make it a delightful home for the clients, their family and friends.
