Sue Whittle

Since joining Simpson & Brown in 1996 Sue has specialised in the regeneration of historic assets including exciting new buildings and extensions. She is keen to promote ecologically sustainable design on all her projects. Sue has led a  number of high profile conservation projects including the restoration and adaptation of six Georgian houses in Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, the restoration of Auchinleck House and more recently Lindisfarne Castle. 

In addition to conservation projects, Sue has led a number of public building projects, including the award winning Seabird Centre in North Berwick and the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Alloway. She recently completed Botanic Cottage education hub at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh. The historic Georgian Head Gardener’s House has been rebuilt stone by stone and new wings have been added discreetly. This project has combined her skills in conservation, ecological design and new build.

Sue holds a RIAS Accreditation in Conservation Architecture at the Advanced Level.

 

KEY PROJECTS:

LINDISFARNE CASTLE 

Since 1990, Simpson & Brown has been retained by the National Trust to carry out ongoing restoration, repair and surveying works at Lindisfarne Castle on Holy Island, Northumberland.

 

ROBERT BURNS BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM 

The new museum plays a central part in the masterplan developed to link together and enhance the experience of the different sites in Alloway relating to the poet’s life and legacy.

 

AUCHINLECK HOUSE 

The category A-listed Auchinleck House was built between 1755 and 1762. A full restoration was carried out by Simpson & Brown over two phases. The house is now a luxury holiday let run by the Landmark Trust.

 

CAMERON HOUSE HOTEL

Following a devastating fire in December 2017, Simpson & Brown acted as conservation architects in the restoration process to bring the B-listed luxury hotel back into use.