Rick Gallie

Rick joined Simpson & Brown in 2002 and now occupies a senior role in the practice.  His technical and contractual knowledge allows him to contribute to a broad range of projects across the office.  He takes a keen interest in all aspects of planning, building legislation and health and safety.  As an associate member of the Association of Project Safety he can give advice on CDM issues and is well placed to carry out Principal Designer duties on projects.

In addition to his office wide role, he has a wide ranging workload, encompassing both new and conservation work.  His experience with historic buildings has allowed him to reach the advanced standard for the RIAS accreditation in conservation.  He is also well versed in new building techniques and sustainable technologies.

His recent projects include major alteration work at the Eastgate Theatre in Peebles, various projects at Abbotsford House in the Scottish Borders including the restoration of Sir Walter Scott’s garden pavilion, conservation architect work for the reconstruction of the fire damaged Cameron House on Loch Lomond and several projects at the Dalmeny Estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh including the conversion of Barnbougle Castle into a private use venue and major repairs and alterations to the Category A listed Dalmeny House.
 

KEY PROJECTS:

CAMERON HOUSE HOTEL

Following a devastating fire in December 2017, Simpson & Brown have been involved as conservation architects in the restoration process to bring the Category B listed Cameron House back into use.

 

ABBOTSFORD PAVILION 

The restoration of a late-Georgian glasshouse within the walled gardens of Abbotsford House. The glasshouse is thought to be the last structure built at Abbotsford during Sir Walter Scott’s lifetime.

 

DALMENY HOUSE 

Dalmeny House, just outside Edinburgh on the shores of the Firth of Forth, is the home of the Earls of Rosebery.  It is one of Scotland’s most important nineteenth-century country houses, designed in the ‘Tudor Gothic’ style, the first Scottish example of this style. 

Simpson & Brown are currently employed as conservation architects responsible for fabric repairs and are assisting structural engineers, Narro, with extensive foundation remedial works.  A wide ranging alteration and re-modelling programme is also underway for clients, the Rosebery Estates Partnership and Project Managers, Galbraiths.