Architect | Bridge of Allan
Contemporary, heritage-led design for a distinctive Scottish town.
Bridge of Allan is a place where Victorian elegance, wooded hillsides and a lively village character come together to form one of Scotland’s most desirable communities. Once a 19th-century spa resort, the town still carries the charm of its historic origins: grand villas, stone terraces, tree-lined avenues and the dramatic backdrop of the Ochil Hills. Designing here means understanding the subtleties of its built form — how heritage, landscape and modern living all intersect within a protected environment.
Architect with expertise in Bridge of Allan’s heritage context.
At 125Architects, we bring RIAS Conservation Accredited experience to projects throughout Bridge of Allan and the wider Stirling area. Our practice specialises in sensitive transformation — from refurbishing historic homes to designing contemporary extensions and new-builds that respond to the area’s architectural language.
Our portfolio extends across central Scotland, and our approach is shaped by a deep understanding of traditional Scottish building forms, conservation-area policy and contextual design. We work with stone-built villas, cottage terraces, later Victorian additions and mid-century properties that form the town’s varied residential fabric.
Serving Bridge of Allan — character, heritage and architectural style.
Bridge of Allan’s development was strongly influenced by its history as a prosperous health resort in the 1800s. The architectural legacy of that period remains central to the town’s identity:
Elegant Victorian villas set within generous garden plots.
Traditional sandstone terraces along Henderson Street and the historic core.
Tree-lined streets and mature landscape settings that contribute to the area’s Conservation Area character.
Views to Stirling Castle and the surrounding hills, protected through local policy.
Historic boundaries, walls and plot patterns that shape the rhythm of development.
The town also has a strong demographic mix: families attracted by high-quality schools, professionals commuting to Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and long-term residents with established ties to the community. This blend influences demand for sensitive upgrades, energy-efficient modernisations and high-quality home extensions that respect the town’s traditional setting.
Arnothill | Award Winning home in Conservation Area.
Abercromby Place | Glass Extension to Listed Home in Kings Park Conservation Area.
Boghall House | Reimagining a histric coal store into everyday entrance and bespoke home office.
The Coach House | Multi-award winning home in Conservation Area.
Recent projects in Heritage and Conservation settings.
The Coach House | Award-Winning Self-Build in a Conservation Area
A sensitive self-build transformation of a former coach house, designed to respect the surrounding historic context while delivering contemporary family living. This project won recognition for its careful integration of modern design within a protected setting.
Boghall House | Reimagining a Historic Coal Store
We converted a historic coal store into a functional, light-filled home entrance and office space. The design preserves original features while introducing practical, modern elements that enhance daily living.
Abercromby Place | Glass Extension to a Listed Home
A striking glass extension added to a listed property in Kings Park Conservation Area, balancing transparency and elegance with heritage sensitivity. The design enhances natural light and family living without compromising the historic character.
Arnothill | Award-Winning New Home in a Conservation Area
A newly designed home within a sensitive Conservation Area, carefully scaled and detailed to respond to its historic surroundings. This project received accolades for its harmonious blend of contemporary architecture and contextual awareness.
Designing within a Conservation Area — our approach.
Large parts of Bridge of Allan fall within a designated Conservation Area, with planning policy emphasising:
Respect for established building lines, proportions and roof forms
Use of natural materials such as stone, slate and timber
Enhancement of streetscape character
Integration of energy-efficiency measures in a way that preserves historic fabric
Protecting key views and landscape relationships
Sensitivity to mature gardens, boundary walls and tree cover
Our design process starts with a detailed assessment of significance and townscape character. We then use those constraints creatively, producing designs that are calm, contemporary and sympathetic — architecture that feels rooted in place while supporting modern living standards.
Architect for homeowners and developers in Bridge of Allan.
We work with homeowners, self-builders, property investors and developers across Bridge of Allan to deliver projects that are both ambitious and contextually appropriate. Our services include:
Award winning, RIAS Conservation-accredited architectural design.
Strategic planning advice tailored to Bridge of Allan’s specific policies.
Contemporary extensions and whole-house refurbishments.
Energy-efficient upgrades and sensitive retrofits.
Listed building advice, repairs and alterations.
New-build homes designed to sit comfortably in their setting.
Full support during planning, building warrant and construction.
Our goal is simple: to create thoughtful, sustainable architecture that respects Bridge of Allan’s heritage while improving the way you live.