Edinburgh's New Town contains some of Scotland's most distinctive Georgian residential architecture, including townhouses, terraces, main-door properties and converted flats constructed as part of the city's planned expansion from the late 18th century onwards.
New Town interiors can contain high ceilings, decorative cornicing, ceiling roses, timber shutters, sash and case windows, fireplaces, wall panelling and other original joinery. Renovating these properties often involves balancing modern requirements with the preservation of significant architectural features.
Many properties within the New Town are listed and the wider area has significant heritage protection. Consequently, alterations that might be straightforward in a modern home can require additional consideration, particularly where work affects windows, doors, internal features, external appearance or the historic fabric of the building.
Sensitive renovation therefore begins with understanding the individual property, its construction and any relevant permissions before significant alterations are undertaken.
