Scott Lindsay

Scott first joined Simpson & Brown in 2000 whilst a student at the University of Dundee. He qualified in 2003 with a first class honours degree and rejoined Simpson & Brown in 2003.  He became a partner in 2023 following a number of years as an associate leading one of the practice’s architectural teams.  

Scott believes that the constraints and context of sensitive environments give rise to more creative design solutions.  He has delivered a number of high-profile projects including the Tom Fleming Centre for Performing Arts, Edinburgh and York Art Gallery.  Recently Scott led our design team on the multi-award-winning Johnnie Walker Princes Street.  He has been involved in working with national heritage bodies including the National Trust for Scotland and English Heritage.  

Scott is a member of the Cathedral Architects Association and is appointed Cathedral Architect at Newcastle Cathedral and St Magnus Cathedral, Orkney.

Scott is a collaborative team player and works constructively to identify opportunities and proactively address technical issues.   He is experienced in the delivery of a number of large scale and complex projects.  Scott approaches projects methodically, overseeing delivery from conceptual stages to on-site construction works.

Scott holds AABC Accreditation and RIAS Accreditation in Conservation Architecture at the highest level.

 

KEY PROJECTS:

JOHNNIE WALKER PRINCES STREET 

The new brand home for Johnnie Walker on Edinburgh's Princes Street.

 

STEWART'S MELVILLE COLLEGE

The competition-winning design for work at Stewart's Melville College in Edinburgh proposed major alterations to the assembly hall within the A-listed 19th century Old College building.

 

NEWCASTLE CATHEDRAL

Scott is appointed as Cathedral Architect at Newcastle Cathedral.   He has worked on a number of repair and development projects at the Cathedral, including a major upgrade and reordering project.
Scott is currently advising on maintenance and repair projects and helping to guide the Cathedral on the path to Net Zero which will provide it with a sustainable and bright future.

 

ST MAGNUS CATHEDRAL