Project background
Craighouse occupies a historic and much-loved setting within Edinburgh. It has been part of our city’s fabric for over 400 years.
The oldest building on the site is Old Craig. This 16th century house has been home to a number of distinguished figures over the years, including one of Edinburgh’s wealthiest families, the Dicks of the Hermitage of Braid. In 1861 it was bought by the historian, Dr John Hill Burton, who used the house to contain his library of 10,000 books.
In 1889, the renowned Scottish architect Sydney Mitchell designed a further collection of buildings at Craighouse. The most famous of these is New Craig, with its iconic tower rising above the trees.The 19th century buildings are masterpieces of the flamboyant French Renaissance style. Every surface is embellished with rich architectural details to delight and impress the eye.
Now Craighouse is entering a new chapter.The historic buildings have been converted into spectacular contemporary homes. Their beautiful architecture and unique landscaped setting will be preserved, enhanced and enjoyed.
Craighouse also features a collection of new build townhouses and apartments. These buildings have been sensitively designed to respect and make the most of their historic and natural setting.
Approach Taken
We were contracted to restore all the buildings existing decorative plaster features, to reproduce Cornices and mouldings to match the original designs, we also manufactured around 3000 l/m of Cornice from the original Cornice profile on site, to be fitted throughout the conversion in the new apartments.