Harry Taylor & Co

We have been a fixture of the Perthshire property landscape since 1960. Our team of chartered building surveyors and architectural professionals works across the length and breadth of Scotland, helping clients navigate the complexities of historic restoration and ambitious new builds alike.

We don't just provide a report and walk away; we stay with your project from the initial survey to the final site inspection. Whether you are looking to restore a listed commercial premise, rescue a derelict country house, or design a bespoke family home from scratch, we bring a blend of technical rigour and creative vision to every site.

Breathing New Life into Scotland’s Built Heritage

We relish the challenges presented by listed buildings. Our team loves working with clients to bring historic structures back to life as busy, successful premises or comfortable modern homes. We have a proven track record in rural regeneration, transforming derelict barns and byres into vibrant commercial spaces.

Notable projects that define our approach include:

• Rednock House & Courtyard: A significant country house rescue that brought a derelict estate back from the brink.
• The Altyre Estate: Transforming A-listed buildings into a modern innovation school for the Glasgow School of Art.
• Topping & Co Booksellers: Adapting listed buildings for contemporary commercial use.
• The Byre at Inchyra: Realising the commercial potential of vernacular rural buildings.

A Team Built on Decades of Local Expertise

Our practice is defined by the people who lead it. We combine the deep institutional knowledge of long-serving directors with the fresh perspectives of chartered architects and technologists.

Our leadership includes Henry Dempsey MRICS, a Chartered Building Surveyor with over 50 years of experience who joined the firm in 1964. His invaluable knowledge of building conditions is complemented by Robbie McDowall MCIAT, a Director with an MSc in Architectural Conservation who specialises in the technical demands of listed building projects.

Why Homeowners and Investors Trust Us

Most of our clients come to us through personal recommendation. They value our friendly, approachable service and our ability to handle the "end-to-end" journey of a property project.

"The service provided by the team was professional, effective, drew upon years of practical experience and friendly. This meant that the end result is all that we had hoped for."

From the first time we answer the phone to the moment we sign off on construction drawings, we are committed to being your trusted partners in property. We understand that your project isn't just a building—it's an investment, a heritage asset,

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