Date: 2012
Location: Fife
Commisioned by: Private Client
An outstanding example of neo-classical architecture, Pitlour House is an historic country mansion built in 1784, and we were pleased to be commissioned recently to undertake substantial interior and exterior stonework restoration.
Using both time-trusted methods and modern techniques, we reinstated a number of stonemasonry details, restored the internal stone staircase, built a new outside staircase and carried out significant stone restoration work to the wing wall.
Date: 2007
Location: Ceres, Fife
Commisioned by: Private Client
Old Pack Horse Bridge dates back to the 1700s and is known locally as Bishops Bridge. This was an interesting project that demonstrates the breadth of work we are capable of, as it involved an element of engineering and complexity quite different from that of a stone building.
As sole stonemasons we painstakingly restored and repaired the original stone, using traditional techniques, ensuring the bridge was once again a fine, solid and safe structure for years to come.
Date: 2006
Location: Ceres, Fife
Commisioned by: Private Client
This substantial farmhouse dating back from the 1700s was a major restoration project for its new owner, who wanted to modernize and extend the house, while retaining the warm sandstone of the original building.
Our remit was to restore and make good the existing stone in disrepair, where possible, create new surrounds and lintels for the many windows and make a new stone entrance. The result is a beautifully finished, robust and handsome farmhouse which fits authentically in its rural location, despite the new stone introduced as part of the restoration.
Date: 1999
Location: St Andrews, Fife
Commisioned by: Commercial Client
Part of the University Hall group of buildings, The Wardlaw is a listed building acquired by the University of Edinburgh in 1947 for use as a student Hall of Residence – and today it still houses St Andrews students.
In 1999, with dangerously crumbling stonework providing a cause for concern to university authorities, FA Sweeney was selected to restore and repair much of the stonework, whilst still allowing the building to function as a busy student hall.
Date: 1997
Location: Dundee
Commisioned by: Commercial Client
This was a major project for FA Sweeney, working on a former A listed Dundee jute mill which had fallen into disrepair following serious fire damage. We were instructed to rebuild the destroyed front stone façade as well as other extensive reconstruction work, restoring an historic city building to its former glory.
