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William Adam House, West Lothian, Scotland, UK
 

Address: Hopetoun, nr South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland Location / Directions: 2m west of South Queensferry, off A904, north-west of Edinburgh Contact: +44 (0)131 331 2451 Morris and Steedman Associates (formerly né Begg Architects) aerial view: images from Morris and Steedman Associates Building Architect: Sir William Bruce + William Adam - 1721 Refurbishment: Morris & Steedman Associates exterior image Twentieth century conservation work at Hopetoun House has included major roof repairs and complex repairs to colonnade stonework. Most recently an entire upgrading of the Estate infrastructure and conversion of the Stables Wing to provide restaurant facilities have been completed. Conservation Plan for Heritage Lottery Fund application prepared 1996 - 2002. Hopetoun House interior: Yellow Drawing Room Current projects include the conservation of external fabric, expansion of visitor facilities and the creation of a world-class archive study centre. Red Drawing Room Phone: 0131 331 2451 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it morris and steedman associates - scottish projects Corrour Lodge (in association with Moshe Safdie) Couston Castle Hopetoun House St Giles Cathedral, disabled access Edinburgh Castle Scottish Architects Scottish Country Houses in Edinburgh & Lothian Edinburgh Walking Tours Hopetoun House Architect William Adam 1689 - 1748 Scottish Architect, noted for his design of Scottish country houses. Adam was born near Kirkcaldy and was the father of the architects James, John and Robert Adam (1728-92). He worked on Floors Castle (1718) with architect Sir John Vanbrugh. William Adam's most impressive work is probably Hopetoun House. The Adam family also had a house in Edinburgh on what is now Chambers Street. Adam House (1954-55 ) by William Kininmonth, part of the University of Edinburgh, now stands on the site. William Adam is buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard in Edinburgh, in a mausoleum designed by his son, John. Scottish Castles

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