The National Trust for Scotland has appointed Glasgow based Kevin Murray Associates to provide master planning services for its first 'Signature Project' at Brodick on the Isle of Arran.
The company was selected following a competitive procurement process.
The Trust's Arran property includes Brodick Castle, Gardens, Country Park and the spectacular landscape of Goatfell. The purposes of the Signature Project are to find new ways for the public to enjoy the site's priceless heritage, to undertake an enhanced programme of conservation work and to secure the long term sustainability of the property.
Kevin Murray is a leading planner with a background in conservation, regeneration and economic development. He has been involved in a wide range of complex master planning and regeneration projects across the UK integrating policy, design and creative engagement. These have included at Aberdeen Grandhome, Derby City Centre, Edinburgh New Town, various Glasgow neighbourhoods, Newcastle Grainger Town, and recently at Kilmarnock town centre. He has also worked with many rural communities on sensitive development, regeneration and tourism, including at Lanark, Strathaven and Biggar.
Kevin Murray Associates' team for this assignment includes Designer Willie Miller, Landscape Architect Janet Benton, Architect and development adviser Andrew Burrell, Tourism Consultant James Fraser, Transport adviser Andy Cameron and Quantity Surveyors Turner Townsend.
Signature Project Brodick leader Jonathan Bryant said:
"Kevin Murray put forward the best mix of skills for our Signature Project and we are looking forward to him and his colleagues joining our Brodick team for this phase of the project.
"The work will involve extensive consultation and the exploration of new and creative ways for the public to use Brodick's exceptional heritage assets in the future. We will be considering public access from every point of view and finding the right way to provide a safe cycling route."
Kevin Murray, who started his career in planning as a conservation officer, added:
"We are delighted to be working with the National Trust for Scotland on this very important assignment.
"Our review of what the Trust currently does, and what it might do in the future at a significant property like Brodick, represents an exciting opportunity to think about its contribution to the Arran community and economy, and how this can be further enhanced over time."
Find out more about Brodick at
www.nts.org.uk/Property/Brodick-Castle-Garden-Country-Park/ and Goatfell at
www.nts.org.uk/Property/Goatfell/