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WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND!

21 Jan 2026

The conversion of the Drummond Hotel into an upper and lower town house in 1988 was one of Lorn’s very early development enterprises, and indeed one of several hotels including the Nelson, The Royal Circus, New Town, and Edward’s and Gloucester that we successfully converted into residential use.  The conversion of the Drummond was poignant for Lorn being his local spot with its spectacular aspect overlooking the tennis courts from its unique third storey conservatory.  After sensitively restoring it into two homes, he was delighted to sell the upper house to Kirsty McGregor, and now, thirty years on, has just completed the renovation for his dear friend in her present […]

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25 BELGRAVE CRESCENT – A GREAT OPPORTUNITY 

27 Nov 2025

Savills present a rare opportunity to acquire two interconnected apartments, Flats 3 & 4, at 25 Belgrave Crescent. This property could be altered to form one of the most stunning apartments in Edinburgh. As outlined in the sketch drawings which we prepared a few years ago, our initial thoughts were: With a stunning triple aspect, including views to the Pentland Hills, and a rare south-facing balcony, this is undoubtedly one of the finest locations in Victorian Edinburgh. We would be delighted to discuss with an interested party how the apartments could be sensitively altered to become one of Edinburgh’s finest homes. For more information on how we can help with early-stage […]

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Stevenson House

09 Jun 2025

Stevenson House, Near Haddington: A Truly Remarkable Restoration

We were privileged to work with Ray and Anita Andreson Green on the sensitive and inspiring restoration of Stevenson House, a historic residence nestled near Haddington, East Lothian.

Although it’s been more than twenty years since its transformation, this project remains one of the most celebrated and meaningful undertakings in our practice.

Steeped in over five centuries of history, Stevenson House had sadly fallen into decline following its use by the Polish Army during World War II. By the time we became involved, it was partially unoccupied, visibly tired, and at risk of further deterioration.

Thanks to the vision of our remarkable clients, the contribution of the finest interior designer in Willa, and a shared commitment to preserving the building’s character, Stevenson House was reborn—carefully restored and thoughtfully reimagined as a truly exceptional home.

We wish Rettie & Co every success in finding a new owner who will cherish this extraordinary home, and take pride in its unique legacy and architectural beauty.

https://www.rettie.co.uk/property-sale/rur250193

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AS PAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE!

08 Jul 2024

We are grateful to our friends at Ellison’s (https://rb.gy/37wek6) for letting us share these stunning drone shots taken to help market their sale of the West Villa in St Andrew’s Court, Gullane With Playfair Properties we assisted in saving the dilapidated Queen’s hotel from further decay in 2014, transforming it into stunning apartments, with this detached home being one of two new villas built at the rear. The villa has a very private south facing garden linking into an open plan kitchen/living/dining hub. At first floor there is a stunning siting room and linking terrace with a unique aspect over Goose Green.  These aerial photographs sum up the attraction of […]

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HORSEPLAY!

30 Jun 2024

All work and no play makes Jack a dull architect! With that in mind, each year we have an office summer outing to unwind and spend the day together.  This year we visited a recently completed family home in Perthshire, stunning all around and set in an idyllic backdrop of giant redwoods and expansive garden grounds. Our clients are delighted to shortly be moving in having relocated to Scotland,  and the project is a magnificent achievement of care, flair and attention to detail by Stephen.  After a quick pub lunch pit stop we went trekking through the surrounding countryside and all epitomised a synergy of horse and rider, sometimes even […]

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SELLING SUNSET!

17 Jan 2024

We are hugely proud of our involvement in what still remains as one of our most comprehensive and prestigious restoration projects. We were delighted to be invited to engage with Martin & Dawn in their on line interview with their overseas marketing agents Gilezan Global . Locally they are represented by Rettie &Co with Knight Frank. It has been for them a very special home but reluctantly with the family now growing up, it is time to move on.   We hope before long, it will become the great pride and joy of the next custodian of this great historic home.

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A TOAST!

05 Oct 2023

We raised a glass in the office last night as Michael Fredlander and Sula McEwan formally became directors of our new limited company, along with Lorn. “I am delighted that Michael and Sula have become directors of what is now our limited company. It is forty years since I established my practice shortly after graduating in 1983 with Michael joining the practice five years later and Sula 27 years ago, frightening just how time flies. For my part I plan to continue albeit on a three day week and hopefully others will soonfollow in stepping up to become directors and the legacy of our practice will continue. Apart from that nothing […]

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AN INVERLEITH BLOCKBUSTER!

30 Aug 2023

As the the film festival draws to a close, we are delighted to share a backstage glimpse at what we’re working on. This stunning garden room extension is still in the early stages of development but you can already see how it will breathe a new life into this Victorian villa as well as overhauling the villa to provide an exceptional family home. We are as excited as our clients to see this project move towards planning submission and then into production! 

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OFFICE DAY OUT

22 Aug 2023

The office took its annual summer day-out last Friday, with this year being a refreshing coastal walk from Gullane to North Berwick, making a pit stop at a couple of our projects along the way! Everyone had a great time walking along the beach, and we enjoyed a well-deserved meal at The Puffin. It was a great opportunity to welcome our incoming part-one Eilidh into the fold, as well as wishing David the best of luck with his master’s degree!

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TOWNHOUSE RESTORATION IN EDINBURGH’S NEW TOWN

09 Mar 2023

Last November Lorn gave a presentation on “The Changing Lifestyle of Townhouses – Re-designing and adapting historic properties to meet modern expectations” as part of the Moray Fue Bicentenary celebrations. You can now watch the talk in it’s entirety via our YouTube channel!

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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!

13 Jan 2023

Our Client has the best of both worlds in their newly refurbished New Town property! The classic Georgian proportions and detailing have been retained in the principal rooms, which have been refurbished with an eye for contemporary design. The basement levels have had more extensive intervention, allowing for open plan living spaces opening out into the rear garden. A traditional property and a contemporary home, you can have both!

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LMA ROCKS AT DIA AWARDS!

18 Nov 2022

We are delighted to announce that our garden villa extension and refurbishment project in St Andrews won the award for “Best Use of Stone” last night at the DIA’s (Dundee Institute of Architects) annual awards ceremony. Congratulations to Steve our project architect, we’re all very proud of how it’s turned out! Main Contractor – West End Buidlers – http://www.we-builders.co.uk Quantity Surveyors – Hardies Property Services – https://www.hardies.co.uk Structural Engineer – Structral Design Consultants – https://www.structuraldesignconsultants.com Landscape Designer  – Carolyn Grohmann of Secret Garden Design – https://www.secretgardensdesign.co.uk Interior Designer – Anna Mills Interiors  – http://www.annamillsinteriors.co.uk

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ANOTHER NEW TOWN TRIUMPH!

08 Nov 2022

Situated in Edinburgh’s New Town this project consists of internal alterations and the conversion of a lower ground floor flat and upper townhouse into one single dwelling! It was a pleasure to work with @maryanneggallo who brought our client’s kitchen dreams to fruition! Main Contractor – Hutton & Read Ltd – https://www.huttonandread.co.ukQuantity Surveyors – Macleod & Aitken Edinburgh Ltd – http://www.mcleodaitken.co.ukStructural Engineer – Narro Associates – https://www.narroassociates.com Interiors – Ampersand Interior Designers – @ampersand_interiorsKitchen – @maryanneggallo

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BLOOMING MARVELLOUS!

02 Sep 2022

At LMA, we love the surprise of seeing a new garden becoming fully established when revisiting completed projects. For this recently completed garden villa refurbishment and extension in St Andrews, we worked closely with @secretgardensdesign who created this incredible garden for the project. As I’m sure you agree, we all have a lot of garden envy for this home!

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ANOTHER PROJECT BLOOMS ON ARBORETUM ROAD

18 Aug 2022

We are delighted to announce that we have started work on site at this beautiful historic home within the Inverlieth Conservation Area. Our proposal respectfully updates and embraces the building with two modern extensions; the first extending the existing kitchen space providing a link with the garden and maximising views towards Edinburgh, and the second creating a new practical and accessible entrance which will open-up the rear of the house producing a much brighter space. Along with attic improvements and minor internal alterations our high-quality architectural intervention will enhance the property and make it a home fit for contemporary family life.  We will make sure to keep you posted on how this […]

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MORAY FEU TALK 16TH NOVEMBER

15 Aug 2022

As part of the Moray Feu Bicentenary Lorn has been asked to present a talk on ‘the Changing Lifestyle of Townhouses’. I expect few will be better placed to make this presentation given the number of townhouse, flat and mews properties Lorn has worked on during the past thirty years. We would be delighted if you would support the event in joining Lorn and all he has to say.

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OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW

05 Aug 2022

This week we started on site at this semi-detached home in Mayfield. The current victorian outshot (a former toilet) is cold, small, and turns its back on the garden. 
Our proposal embraces the garden and encourages natural sunlight to enter deep within the house. This will provide a breath of fresh air for out clients and will allow them to enjoy their home again!

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A MYRIAD OF DELIGHT

24 Jun 2022

In visiting the Edinburgh College of Art summer exhibition last week we were blown away by the talent of Mhairi Maxwell. We were thrilled in her agreed sale of this  stunning polyptych mural of the Water Leith. Each panel in order vibrantly depicts the flora from Balerno to Jupiter Green, and then onwards to Murrayfield, Cannonmills and Leith. Already we have engaged with her for another panel on behalf of a client.

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SNEAK PREVIEW

10 Jun 2022

Here is a glimpse behind the curtain to see a selection of exciting office projects that are currently being developed! These are by no means  ‘finished products’ rather a sophisticated design tool. Here in the office, we like to use 3d models and state of the art rendering software to visualise designs as the develop. This allows us for a greater level of collaboration and refinement than was possible beforehand and ultimately more exciting and well considered architecture!

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GARDEN OF EDEN(BURGH)

13 May 2022

Edinburgh’s New Town plays host to some wonderful gardens
Our office has pots of experience in designing and obtaining planning consents for garden room extensions which bring the home out to the garden and the garden into the home. 
This recently approved extension does just that, in giving a basement garden level a bright, inviting  living space commensurate with the requirements of modern family living. 

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ACCESS FOR ALL AT COLDINGHAM BAY

06 May 2022

Coldingham Bay is a beautiful, sandy beach; a real jewel in the crown of the Scottish Borders. It is also a beach with limited access due to its topography. 
Local Charity Sea the Charge launched a Beach Wheelchairs hire initiative in 2019 with the aim of providing access onto the beach for wheelchair users. The initiative continues to grow and now the charity is setting its sights on improving the accessibility of the beach to ‘enable everyone, regardless of age or physical abilities, the opportunity to enjoy the beach’. 

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PROGRESS IN PERTHSHIRE

29 Apr 2022

It is all hands on deck for our project up in Perthshire. The team from AGB are diligently steaming ahead with works from the foundations all the way up to the chimney pots. Stephen and Michael were lucky enough to visit the site this week. How could you not be excited to see the house come together on such a glorious spring day? Here is a quick photo tour showing various aspects of the project.

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NORTHERN NECROPOLIS

12 Apr 2022

In the heart of the highlands, surrounded by the mighty Dochart river lies a tranquil little island that is the final resting place of the leaders of Clan Macnab since at least the late Middle Ages.
The island , known by locals as Innis Bhuidhe (The Yellow Island), with its rubble walls, ceremonial procession and segmented archway is the epitome of romanticist ideals surrounding death and an important piece of Scottish cultural heritage.

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