Winton Castle, East Lothian — Grade A Listed Conservation Roofing
Winton Castle is a Grade A listed historic castle in East Lothian, with origins dating back to the 15th century and significant later additions. Finlayson Roofing carried out conservation roofing work at the castle, again appointed through the architectural practice Scott & Brown, on a property that the practice itself describes as one of the more 'awkward' Grade A listed buildings it manages.
Work on buildings of this age and status typically involves close coordination with the architect and conservation officer at every stage, since alterations to roofline, slate type or lead detailing can affect a building's listed status. Finlayson Roofing's slating and leadwork crews are accustomed to this way of working — matching natural slate, including Spanish and reclaimed stock where appropriate, and dressing lead to existing profiles rather than introducing modern equivalents.
The Winton Castle and Fettes College projects, taken together, reflect the kind of repeat, trusted relationship that heritage architects look for in a roofing contractor: a willingness to work through unexpected problems on site without compromising the integrity of the historic fabric.
Work on buildings of this age and status typically involves close coordination with the architect and conservation officer at every stage, since alterations to roofline, slate type or lead detailing can affect a building's listed status. Finlayson Roofing's slating and leadwork crews are accustomed to this way of working — matching natural slate, including Spanish and reclaimed stock where appropriate, and dressing lead to existing profiles rather than introducing modern equivalents.
The Winton Castle and Fettes College projects, taken together, reflect the kind of repeat, trusted relationship that heritage architects look for in a roofing contractor: a willingness to work through unexpected problems on site without compromising the integrity of the historic fabric.
Project Overview
- Listing
- Grade A listed
- Location
- Winton Castle, East Lothian
- Scope
- Conservation roofing works
- Materials
- Natural slate and traditional lead detailing
- Appointed by
- Scott & Brown, Chartered Architects
“He has worked on some awkward grade A listed buildings with us including Fettes College and Winton Castle, where he has overcome the hurdles the conservation works have revealed.”
