Restoration
Opening Up the Mausoleum
Immediately behind the rubble masonry were a pair of severely rusted iron gates. the gates were very carefully removed and, at the time of writing, have been taken to a…
Temperance Fountain to Spring to Life!
We''re seeking Planning Approval to restore Saltoun Square's Temperance Fountain. Its presence is a hangover (sorry) from the vigorous 19th-century Temperance Movement which sought…
Scottish Design Awards 2020 – Faithlie Centre Wins!
We're delighted to announce that the restoration of the Faithlie Centre by Moxon Architects Ltd has been recognised by winning in the 'Re-use of Buildings' Category at the Scotti…
A Fresh New Business for our Restored Shopfront!
We're very excited to see this waste-conscious start-up taking place behind the restored Gilbert Noble shopfront in High Street. Now more than ever we need to support our local sho…
19th February 2020 – Specifying Works to Traditional Buildings
We are delighted to be offering free learning and professional development opportunities - for anyone who may be involved with works to traditional buildings. This day-long even…
New Plans for John Traill building
Plans for development of 5-13 Mid Street (the old John Traill Bookshop) into a Hotel and Restaurant are now out for consultation. One of our priority projects, this restoration can…
From the top of the Town House – the old leadwork
Today we took advantage of still weather to record the old leadwork on the cupola of the Town House, before it's replaced. What a view! You can see what a work of art the whole …
Inside the Cupola
The cupola in the Town House is being completely restored during redevelopment as part of the Faithlie Centre. Here's a rare view of the inside before work starts. The lead-wor…
Saltoun Square Works Restart
Morrison Construction, the new contractor appointed to complete work on the Saltoun Square project in Fraserburgh. is now on site, and scaffolding will be going up to complete the …
Gilbert Noble Shopfront to be Restored
The former Drapers Shop at 97-101 High Street is the only complete and unrestored Victorian Shopfront in Fraserburgh Town Centre - and it's going to be restored to its former glory…