Heritage Architects. Conservation Specialists. Contemporary Design.
St George’s Gardens, Stockport
Why Our Clients Trust Us
Award Winners
Heritage-Led Architecture Practice of the Year 2026.
Conservation & Heritage Consultants of the Year 2025.
Best Conservation Architecture Firm 2025.
30+ Years Experience
Over three decades of architectural experience delivering conservation, residential and masterplanning projects.
Heritage Specialists
Listed Building and Heritage Specialists providing:
Conservation Expertise
Listed Building Consent
Heritage Statements
Sensitive Restoration
Across Scotland & UK
Based in Edinburgh, delivering projects across Scotland and the United Kingdom.
Welcome
Award-winning conservation architects creating exceptional heritage and contemporary architecture across Scotland and the UK
At JWGS Associates, we are Conservation Architects based in Edinburgh, working with commercial organisations, public bodies, developers, charities, churches, and private homeowners throughout Scotland and across the UK.
Our expertise spans heritage buildings, listed building architecture, ecclesiastical architecture, adaptive-reuse architecture, retrofit architecture, conservation-led masterplanning, and contemporary architectural design.
Whether restoring a Category A listed building, transforming a redundant historic property, delivering a sustainable retrofit, or designing a striking contemporary extension, our approach blends technical excellence with creative thinking to ensure every project respects its history while meeting modern needs.
Specialist Heritage & Architectural Services
Conservation Architecture
Heritage Architecture
Listed Building Architects
Conservation Management Plans
Heritage Impact Assessments
Planning Applications
Feasibility Studies
Adaptive Reuse Architecture
Sustainable Architecture
Retrofit Architecture
Masterplanning Consultancy
Contemporary Architectural Design
Every project is tailored to the individual building, its significance & your aspirations.
Featured Projects
Explore a selection of our featured projects, showcasing our approach to thoughtful design, conservation, and architectural excellence. Each project reflects our commitment to creating considered spaces that respond to their unique context and character.
Client
The Dean and Chapter of Blackburn Cathedral
Year
2023
Client
Harrison Hunt - St George’s Gardens
Year
2023
Why JWGS?
Experience You Can Trust
Our architects have extensive experience working with some of Scotland's and the UK's most significant heritage buildings.
We understand the complexities of conservation legislation, planning policy and listed building consent, while delivering imaginative architectural solutions that balance conservation with innovation.
As Heritage-Led Architecture Practice of the Year 2026, we are recognised for combining heritage expertise with thoughtful contemporary design.
Heritage Meets Contemporary Design
Historic buildings deserve a future.
Our work demonstrates how conservation and modern architecture can work together to breathe new life into important buildings.
From churches and country estates to listed homes, commercial developments and urban regeneration projects, we create spaces that are sustainable, functional and beautifully designed.
Based in Edinburgh, Serving Clients Throughout The UK
Our team works throughout:
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Fife, Stirling, Perthshire, The Highlands, Scottish Borders, Northumberland, Northern England, Republic of Ireland.
Contact Us
Planning a heritage, conservation or architectural project? From listed buildings and Heritage Impact Assessments to sensitive contemporary extensions, our Edinburgh team would be delighted to discuss your ideas.
Contact our team today to discuss how our Conservation Architects can help you
Location
26 Dublin Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 6NN
Contact
office@jwgsassociates.co.uk
0131 297 0215