conservation and restoration
Loch leven castle stair
Situated on an Island in Loch Leven, the Castle was famously used as a prison for Mary Queen of Scots during her many years of incarceration. Working with Carpenter Oak & Woodland for Historic Scotland, a new oak stair was built to replace the decaying existing stair. Oak was used because of it's durability, an ideal timber for external use.
St Andrews Library
Built in the mid 19th
century, the library is situated at the north end of Church Square. It has a typical style and
appearance of the period, with ashlar sand stone and well proportioned sash and
case windows to the front elevation. As with many buildings of the era it has
had many uses and undergone modifications throughout it's history. The most
recent refurbishment involved retaining and restoring as much of the existing
building as possible whilst accommodating new ambulant disabled public access,
office space at the rear and rooms for community use. Particular attention was
given to retaining the Library's good quality of day light in the new
circulation spaces and throughout. The work involved restoring the original
lath and plaster ceilings, walls and roof lights, refurbishing the original
sash and case windows to more modern standards and improving the stone work
where possible, all within a tight budget. The largest internal alteration
involved installing a new staircase and lift providing access to throughout the
library and office accommodation.
