Scottish Whisky Experience
Multi-trade external repairs to a Category B-listed former school beside Edinburgh Castle, delivered around Festival activity and a trading visitor attraction.
The challenge
External repairs to a Category B-listed former school had to be delivered beside Edinburgh Castle, around Festival activity and while the Scottish Whisky Experience continued trading.
Restorex delivery
For the Scottish Whisky Experience and Ryden, Restorex completed stone replacement, chimney rebuilding, joinery repair and renewal, window decoration, roof-covering overhaul, slating, timber preservation and architectural leadwork.
Outcome
The project was completed on time and within budget, coordinating multiple conservation trades around a live visitor destination in one of Edinburgh’s busiest locations.
Scope highlights
- Stone and chimney repairs
- Roofing and architectural leadwork
- Joinery and window decoration
- Operational visitor attraction
Completed
2016
Location
Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh
Building environment
Category B-listed live visitor destination
Chimneys, masonry and roof junctions
Completed high-level details show replacement sandstone, rebuilt chimney work and the coordination of masonry with adjacent slate and lead weatherings.
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