Restoration and development of abandoned 'Liberty' villa dating from 1908.
The new woodland garden incorporates existing mature trees and natural elements, with formal areas for recreation and leisure.
Nursery selection of mature plants
Planting semi-mature trees
Planting and care of wildflower meadow
Conversion of nationally important listed agricultural buildings to visitor accommodation, event and retreat facilities.
Landscape associated with farm buildings and Papple House, woodland management and creation of woodland walk with associated timber installations.
Siting of structures
Woodland management
Protection of woodland floor
Phased restoration and upgrade of cathedral grounds within Edinburgh’s New Town Conservation Area and World Heritage Site.
Final phase currently being co-ordinated with City of Edinburgh Council’s city centre cycle path implementation.
Replica stone pillars and cast iron railings on re-instated boundary
Improved setting for historic buildings
Upgraded access and carpark
Work to the garden of this 1897 A-listed property was part of an overall restoration of the house and grounds.
Proposals are a combination of re-constructing the historic garden framework and adapting to desired modern use.
Paths restored with re-claimed stone
Design of courtyard layout
Selection of plants
Restoration and development proposals for 17th Century property to increase visitor numbers and enhance educational value.
Archaeological trench to locate the original edge of the bowling green
Box cuttings gathered by volunteers were grown on for use in restoration of the parterre
Restoration proposals were agreed with Historic Environment Scotland
First Phase Feasibility Study 2016-17.
Survey of walls, railings, surfacing, drainage and trees with costed recommendations for repair and management in the context of the historic designed landscape and Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site.
Full report available on Dean Valley Regeneration Limited website: www.deanvalley.org.uk.
Creation of new entrance courtyard for the Museum of Edinburgh on the City's Royal Mile.
Hard landscape details
Design of planters
Selection of furniture
Stage One 2023-24: Provision of masterplan for improvements to Athelstaneford Park in consultation with the local community and East Lothian Council.
Stage Two: 2024-25: Planning application and implementation of first phase.
© Liz Dorrian 2020